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AK12 FKP

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,782 mi
Last recorded49,782 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 FKP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 49,782 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 49,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 46,346 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 42,924 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 40,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 30,799 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 26,188 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 19,490 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 19,490 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 15,840 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 15,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 15,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 12,615 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (7.1.2)

all tyre's side walls perished

Fail 9 Nov 2016 12,615 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyre's side walls perished

Pass 17 Mar 2016 12,229 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 11,750 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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AK12 FKP is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK12 FKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 FKP registered?

AK12 FKP is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AK12 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 FKP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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