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AP12 DVV

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,073 mi
Last recorded114,073 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 DVV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 114,073 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to flexi blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not holed

Pass 3 Feb 2025 111,429 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 111,287 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front STRUT TOP HAS SLIGHT LIFT

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 102,226 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 92,932 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 83,812 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 78,833 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 68,663 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 50,509 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 50,509 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 38,405 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 26,705 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 15,239 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 13,810 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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AP12 DVV 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 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP12 DVV, 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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AP12 DVV is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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