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AO12 ZWU

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,448 mi
Last recorded86,448 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 86,448 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

nearside front cv boot pin holed

rear axle corroded

rear shock bushes splitting

Pass 12 Nov 2024 80,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished/slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 73,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Heavily advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including subframe and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 73,685 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Heavily advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including subframe and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 69,761 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 63,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 59,175 miles

Front exhaust support clamp broken

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear silencer has corroded through to inner skin

Pass 17 Mar 2020 57,372 miles

Rear axle rusted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 53,794 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 51,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2017 40,207 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 29,056 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 26,323 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2016 26,237 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake discs and pads worn close to limits.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 17,449 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 ZWU is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZWU, 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 ZWU is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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