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AU12 PKK

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,223 mi
Last recorded27,223 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 PKK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 27,223 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 25,578 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 24,130 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2023 24,126 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 21,413 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 21,413 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump working. (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 18,554 miles

Front Wishbones bushes perished

Offside Front Tyre down to 3mm

Rear exhaust box corroded outer skin adrift

Washers poor

Pass 3 Feb 2020 16,057 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 14,633 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 12,408 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 10,290 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 8,292 miles

Front discs rusty inner surface

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2015 6,281 miles

discs pitted

rear silencer rusty

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 PKK 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 84.6%.

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 PKK, 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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AU12 PKK is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AU12 PKK safe to buy?

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