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AO12 ZPE

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

15,758 mi
Last recorded15,758 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZPE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 15,758 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 13,293 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 12,145 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 11,872 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and nearside rear tyres perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 11,572 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish/crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 11,122 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 10,806 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 10,602 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 10,456 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 10,068 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 9,199 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 9,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 7,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 ZPE is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 ZPE, 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 ZPE registered?

AO12 ZPE is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is AO12 ZPE safe to buy?

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