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AK12 XVX

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,713 mi
Last recorded79,713 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 79,713 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 77,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2024 77,415 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 74,639 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

Exhaust system corroded in places but no gas leaks

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2022 71,315 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

Exhaust system corroded in places but no gas leaks

Pass 13 Sep 2021 66,495 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2020 61,517 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside, Central and offside front windscreen

Exhaust system corroded but no gas leaks present

Pass 27 Aug 2019 57,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

tail gate wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2018 50,246 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places but no gas leaks

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 43,076 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 35,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 22 Sep 2015 23,527 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 18,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 May 2015 18,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 XVX is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XVX, 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 XVX registered?

AK12 XVX is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is AK12 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 XVX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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