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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))
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
Knocking noise from steering system
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
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))
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))
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))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
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))
Nearside Front tyre 3mm and starting to wear inner and outer edges
Offside Front tyre 3mm and starting to wear inner and outer edges
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
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)
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
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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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