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AU11 FPN

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,274 mi
Last recorded65,274 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 FPN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 65,274 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jul 2024 65,274 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2023 60,750 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated / corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2023 60,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated / corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2022 59,706 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated / corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 58,658 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 57,164 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated / corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 55,622 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 53,644 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated / corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 51,169 miles

exhaust deteriorated / corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 47,881 miles

rear exhaust box corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2016 47,881 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp come away for rear box (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2015 44,622 miles

corrosion outer skin of rear exhaust box

Pass 27 May 2015 44,615 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 31,798 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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AU11 FPN is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU11 FPN, 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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AU11 FPN is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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