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AK12 WFP

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,316 mi
Last recorded68,316 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 68,316 miles

Lower underside corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2025 66,501 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 64,746 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 62,601 miles

Exhaust and rear spring's corroded

Nearside Wing mirror glass damaged but does not effect driver's view of the road

Pass 12 Jan 2022 60,651 miles

Both rear springs and exhaust corrosion

Nearside Front Wing mirror glass cracked but not obstructing view of the rear

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked but not affecting light output/operation

Pass 6 Jan 2021 59,030 miles

Nearside Front Wing mirror glass cracked but not obstructing driver's view of the rear

Pass 24 Jan 2020 58,359 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front shocker top mount's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing mirror glass cracked but does not obstruct driver's view to the rear

Pass 30 Jan 2019 56,723 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,227 miles

both front tyres close to the legal limit (1.6mm)

both rear coil springs corroded (not broken)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,728 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,586 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,189 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 28,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WFP is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red 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 WFP, 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 WFP registered?

AK12 WFP is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is AK12 WFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 WFP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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