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AK12 LXD

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,338 mi
Last recorded60,338 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 60,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 57,547 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 54,003 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 47,635 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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 4 May 2022 41,903 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 38,306 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 33,057 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 33,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 May 2018 30,904 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 30,904 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 28,264 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 28,264 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 23,776 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 23,754 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete damaged (6.3.1c)

Pass 20 May 2015 18,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 LXD is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LXD, 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 LXD registered?

AK12 LXD is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is AK12 LXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 LXD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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