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AO12 ZNK

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,744 mi
Last recorded32,744 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 32,744 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Rear HAND BRAKE CABLE DAMAGED.WORN OUT SIDE

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Fail 4 Feb 2026 32,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Excessively corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 32,557 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 32,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 31,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 31,001 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 28,479 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 28,023 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 26,358 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 25,030 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 23,150 miles

Nearside Rear park brake performance lower, brake sheet attached

exhaust corroded

record of engine timing belt change

Pass 7 Jun 2016 19,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre, inner edge 3mm.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 15,643 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 15,643 miles

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 ZNK is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver 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 ZNK, 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 ZNK is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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