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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
offside rear handbrake cable bracket broken
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
offside rear handbrake cable bracket broken
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
alternator drive belt worn/splitting
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Slight damage to wheel.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Some corrosion to rear exhaust silencer.
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Slight damage to wheel.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Some corrosion to rear exhaust silencer.
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Offside Rear screw in tyre & under inflated
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Offside Rear screw in tyre & under inflated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AK12 RZL is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 RZL, 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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AK12 RZL is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 May 2012.
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