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AP12 LBG

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,430 mi
Last recorded62,430 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 62,430 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 62,430 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 54,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 52,482 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 45,497 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 39,962 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 39,285 miles

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

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

front and rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 32,196 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 30,059 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 26,787 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2016 23,847 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 21,679 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 13,252 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 LBG is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black 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 LBG, 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 LBG registered?

AP12 LBG is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is AP12 LBG safe to buy?

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