MOT Status
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86,448 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust corroded
front discs corroded
nearside front cv boot pin holed
rear axle corroded
rear shock bushes splitting
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))
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))
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))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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
Rear axle rusted
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded
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
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was AO12 ZWU registered?
AO12 ZWU is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2012.
Is AO12 ZWU safe to buy?
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