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AU12 ZKR

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,992 mi
Last recorded110,992 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 ZKR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 110,992 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 103,469 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 96,440 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 88,642 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner surface (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil level low

Fail 18 Jan 2023 88,642 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner surface (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil level low

Pass 19 Jan 2022 78,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1955015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 77,801 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1955015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 68,560 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 63,179 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 56,608 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 47,677 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 45,493 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 40,081 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 30,209 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 21,796 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 ZKR 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 86.7%.

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 ZKR, 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 ZKR registered?

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

Is AU12 ZKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 ZKR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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