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AK12 MDE

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,290 mi
Last recorded63,290 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 63,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer outer casing deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle/spring holder corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 58,470 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats folded ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer casing deteriorated/corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 54,424 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer casing deteriorated/corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 50,927 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer casing corroded/deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2021 47,605 miles

rear exhaust silencer casing corroded/deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2020 43,121 miles

exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2019 38,095 miles

rear exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2019 38,094 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

rear exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2018 34,018 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewalls slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust casing deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2018 28,683 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 19,486 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 9,194 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 8,312 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S/F BUMPER.

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 MDE is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver 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 MDE, 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 MDE registered?

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

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