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AU12 JRO

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

56,678 mi
Last recorded56,678 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 JRO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 56,678 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 56,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2026 56,302 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 51,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 42,967 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 41,873 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 37,366 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 34,887 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 32,372 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 26,986 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Rusting

Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 7 Jun 2018 22,140 miles

Exhaust Corroded And Has Slight Blow

Pass 22 May 2017 19,426 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 16,342 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 12,660 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 11,609 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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AU12 JRO is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AU12 JRO, 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 AU12 JRO registered?

AU12 JRO is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is AU12 JRO safe to buy?

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