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AP12 GYB

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,451 mi
Last recorded60,451 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 GYB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 60,451 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust clamp missing

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 59,363 miles

Front exhaust clamp broken.

Fail 22 Aug 2024 59,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front exhaust clamp broken.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 57,016 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 51,264 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2021 45,703 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Aug 2020 40,435 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 34,109 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 29,618 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 26,880 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 22,042 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 17,942 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 GYB is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AP12 GYB, 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 AP12 GYB registered?

AP12 GYB is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 2012.

Is AP12 GYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 GYB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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