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AO12 YVV

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,443 mi
Last recorded72,443 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YVV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 72,443 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 72,197 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 71,569 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 71,569 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber slightly corroded above spring cup

Pass 14 Jun 2021 70,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 68,395 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 66,768 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 64,018 miles

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2017 61,770 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 50,586 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 37,858 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 YVV is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YVV, 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 YVV registered?

AO12 YVV is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 June 2012.

Is AO12 YVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 YVV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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