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AK12 MBX

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,349 mi
Last recorded62,349 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 MBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 62,349 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 62,349 miles

Rear Sub-frame fractured rear axel (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 60,648 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 57,002 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BACK BUSHES BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged WALL CHIP IN RUBBING STRIP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX IN PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 51,614 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LSA BACK BUSHES BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 48,886 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 42,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 38,848 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 36,276 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 33,778 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 33,778 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 24,527 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 20,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2015 15,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 MBX is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver 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 AK12 MBX, 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 MBX registered?

AK12 MBX is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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