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AP12 HTY

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,194 mi
Last recorded90,194 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 90,194 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 89,662 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2025 89,493 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2024 83,719 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 78,472 miles

Front number plate damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside and offside front tyres near limit

Pass 21 Jul 2022 72,722 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 67,286 miles

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2020 61,425 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 55,988 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 49,650 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 43,589 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 36,094 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 29,933 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 HTY is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HTY, 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 HTY registered?

AP12 HTY is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is AP12 HTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 HTY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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