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AP12 JAP

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,437 mi
Last recorded16,437 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 JAP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 16,437 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 14,763 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 13,044 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 11,009 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 8,338 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 JAP is a 2018 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 24,634 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 JAP, 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 8 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP12 JAP registered?

AP12 JAP is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 December 2018.

Is AP12 JAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 JAP shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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