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AJ12 VWN

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,973 mi
Last recorded81,973 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 VWN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 81,973 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Cracked (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil sump corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2026 81,971 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Cracked (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil sump corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2025 71,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 62,311 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 59,029 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 55,289 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 55,287 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 53,394 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 50,535 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 42,843 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to minimum. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 39,615 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 36,964 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 32,434 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 27,721 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 VWN is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VWN, 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 VWN is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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