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AJ12 DVB

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,935 mi
Last recorded83,935 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 DVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 83,935 miles

Drivers Seat Tilt Lever Inoperative

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Under Rubber Sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Under Rubber Sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Whole Axle Corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 83,933 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Whole Axle Corroded

Drivers Seat Tilt Lever Inoperative

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Under Rubber Sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Under Rubber Sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Engine Heavily Misfiring

Pass 6 Aug 2024 82,310 miles

Knocking noise from steering system

Fail 31 Jul 2024 82,304 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Intermittently on and off during test (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Engine poor running

Knocking noise from steering system

Pass 9 Aug 2023 80,035 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 80,004 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing flat/puncture (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 78,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 78,243 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front lower CAT mounting corroded/broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 72,597 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 68,703 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 61,667 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 60,397 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers slightly smeary

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 60,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm sidewall worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 48,422 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm and starting to wear inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre 3mm and starting to wear inner and outer edges

Fail 16 May 2018 48,423 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre 3mm and starting to wear inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre 3mm and starting to wear inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Jun 2017 37,885 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 37,885 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 32,182 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 26,571 miles

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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AJ12 DVB 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 63.2%.

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 AJ12 DVB, 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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AJ12 DVB is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 July 2012.

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