MOT Status
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82,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed from inside side (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system still secure and supported (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL 4 Springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system and mounting hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides and mounting brackets (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded ALL 4 Springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system and mounting hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation in lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides and mounting brackets (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust rusty
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of the osf lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust rusty
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear shock absorber top bush worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear shock absorber top bush worn
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front tyre tread n/s and o/s wearing on inner edge
last exhaust box detiorated and has slight blow
slight inbalance rear brakes
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO12 RZS is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AO12 RZS, 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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AO12 RZS is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2012.
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