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AK12 WGP

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,990 mi
Last recorded44,990 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 44,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 44,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 38,214 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 38,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 34,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear muffler joint clamp corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2023 27,269 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 21,971 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 16,419 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 16,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

interference on dashboard lights glow

Pass 19 Jun 2019 16,030 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from rear view mirror and also phone holder removed from front windscreen ()

Fail 19 Jun 2019 16,030 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from rear view mirror and also phone holder removed from front windscreen ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 15,535 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 14,555 miles

All tyre cracking on side walls

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 13,548 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 12,170 miles

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 WGP is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WGP, 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 WGP registered?

AK12 WGP is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 June 2012.

Is AK12 WGP safe to buy?

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