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AK12 ZHJ

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,497 mi
Last recorded29,497 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 29,497 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 27,492 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 25,754 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 24,290 miles

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

exhaust flexi pipe starting to come apart

rear coil springs corroded

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 23,305 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 23,008 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 22,605 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 20,962 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 18,357 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

SRS warning lamp dimly lit, not indicating fault

Pass 1 Mar 2017 15,617 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 15,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 12,607 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 12,607 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 10,402 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 ZHJ is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver 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 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ registered?

AK12 ZHJ is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is AK12 ZHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 ZHJ 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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