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AK12 WEJ

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,398 mi
Last recorded18,398 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 18,398 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view near side front screen is chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 16,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear box join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 13,393 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 10,373 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has water ingress (0.1 (b))

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2022 8,793 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perished and cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer casing of rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2021 8,560 miles

outer casing of rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2020 8,151 miles

Rear outer casing of rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 7,762 miles

Rear outer casing of rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 6,976 miles

outer casing of rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 6,510 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 5,590 miles

outer casing of rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 4,755 miles

Rear 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 WEJ is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WEJ, 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 WEJ registered?

AK12 WEJ is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is AK12 WEJ safe to buy?

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