MOT Status
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95,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear side light 1/3 is brighter than the rest
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle beam very rusty
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear side light 1/3 is brighter than the rest
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle beam very rusty
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
coolant level low
front exhaust flexi perished
rear silencer outer casing corroded
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
coolant level low
front exhaust flexi perished
rear silencer outer casing corroded
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fronts (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fronts (2.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
brake discs visually scored etc
n/s/f tyre outer shoulder almost bald
rear silencer corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO12 XRZ is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 XRZ, 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 XRZ registered?
AO12 XRZ is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 June 2012.
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