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AP12 HCF

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,644 mi
Last recorded91,644 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 HCF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 91,644 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 91,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 88,001 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 78,215 miles

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

slight sidewall damage on nearside rear and nearside front

Pass 4 May 2023 60,203 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 48,487 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 48,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 45,969 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 44,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight surface cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox n/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing on inner and outer beads and tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 39,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 33,620 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 6 Apr 2017 27,343 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 21,226 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 16,116 miles

brake pads getting low

front tyre treads 2 mm

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 HCF is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HCF, 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 HCF registered?

AP12 HCF is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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