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AK05 GEM

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,270 mi
Last recorded117,270 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 GEM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 117,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear park brake just met requirement

Fail 29 Jun 2026 117,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear park brake just met requirement

Pass 8 Jul 2025 110,906 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 102,011 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 102,011 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure seat back inop (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 92,682 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 92,520 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure FRONT PIPE TO CAT MISSING ITS CLAP (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play PLATE WILL NEED REPLACING WITH BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play PLATE WILL NEED REPLACING WITH BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure MIDDLE TO BACK MISSING ITS CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 86,532 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 81,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2021 81,798 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 71,619 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 64,475 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 46,265 miles

advise front arm rear bushes slight free play off side and near side

advise slight movement in nsf top mount

Pass 5 Jan 2018 32,736 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 32,735 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 24,353 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 19,672 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 15,191 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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AK05 GEM is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AK05 GEM, 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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AK05 GEM is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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