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AK12 JYD

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

16,518 mi
Last recorded16,518 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 JYD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 16,518 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 16,056 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 15,532 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 14,673 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 14,673 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 14,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 13,223 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 12,408 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 11,614 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 10,550 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 8,501 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in Suspension Top Mount.

Nearside Rear Suspension Spring starting to corrode on bottom coil.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 6,715 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 4,744 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 JYD is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red 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 AK12 JYD, 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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What year was AK12 JYD registered?

AK12 JYD is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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