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AG12 JVY

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,234 mi
Last recorded87,234 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG12 JVY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 87,234 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axel corroded but not considered exsessive

Fail 30 Apr 2026 87,234 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axel corroded but not considered exsessive

Pass 2 May 2025 82,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axel has slight surface rust

Fail 1 May 2025 82,143 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Offside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axel has slight surface rust

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 77,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 73,067 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 73,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 73,030 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 73,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 71,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 64,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 53,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 53,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 46,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 41,271 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 35,471 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 29,113 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2015 22,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 22,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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AG12 JVY is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2012 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 43,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG12 JVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AG12 JVY registered?

AG12 JVY is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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