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AO12 XRZ

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,236 mi
Last recorded95,236 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 95,236 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 95,236 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 84,823 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 82,426 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 81,054 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 79,393 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 79,393 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 68,227 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 55,609 miles

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))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 55,609 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 46,780 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 38,455 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 38,455 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 25,834 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 22,098 miles

brake discs visually scored etc

n/s/f tyre outer shoulder almost bald

rear silencer corroded

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 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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