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AO12 VPF

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,649 mi
Last recorded27,649 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VPF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 27,649 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 25,573 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 24,351 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 22,907 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 21,340 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15/ 82v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 19,945 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 19,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking all around tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 17,226 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 14,436 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 12,014 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 12,014 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 10,016 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 7,975 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 7,918 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 VPF is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red 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 AO12 VPF, 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 AO12 VPF registered?

AO12 VPF is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is AO12 VPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 VPF 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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