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AK12 ZBR

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,506 mi
Last recorded64,506 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ZBR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 64,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join from centre section to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 49,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between rear & centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 37,688 miles

Offside Front Very slight play in top suspension mount

Pass 8 Nov 2022 31,017 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 25,609 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 24,490 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 24,490 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2020 21,836 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 19,219 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 15,884 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 15,884 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 13,095 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 9,448 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 6,749 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 ZBR is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue 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 ZBR, 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 ZBR registered?

AK12 ZBR is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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