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AJ12 PDY

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,532 mi
Last recorded110,532 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 PDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 110,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 106,256 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 102,851 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 101,426 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 97,901 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 95,723 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 93,315 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 81,714 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 66,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 52,358 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 52,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner edge, tread low (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 30,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 17,705 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 PDY is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PDY, 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 PDY is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is AJ12 PDY safe to buy?

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