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AO12 RZS

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,352 mi
Last recorded82,352 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 RZS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 82,352 miles

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))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 75,156 miles

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))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 69,361 miles

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 63,359 miles

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))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 63,357 miles

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))

Pass 15 May 2021 63,337 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 62,893 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 57,284 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 57,221 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 49,619 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 49,619 miles

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))

Pass 11 May 2017 40,692 miles

Front tyre tread n/s and o/s wearing on inner edge

last exhaust box detiorated and has slight blow

slight inbalance rear brakes

Pass 1 Jun 2016 31,808 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 31,808 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2015 20,249 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 20,078 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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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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