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AU12 TZH

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,421 mi
Last recorded66,421 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 66,421 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 64,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 62,680 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2024 62,678 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 51,332 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded and has slight blow and clamp corroded.

both top suspension cups corroded at nut

Pass 28 Feb 2022 40,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 26,853 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 12,740 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 6,852 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 5,586 miles

both front tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 10 Feb 2017 4,784 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 3,422 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 2,115 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 TZH 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 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 AU12 TZH, 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 TZH registered?

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

Is AU12 TZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 TZH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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