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AU12 ZNC

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,742 mi
Last recorded139,742 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 139,742 miles

Coolant leak around hosing near thermostat ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle beam corroding

Fail 16 Jan 2025 139,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak around hosing near thermostat ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle beam corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2024 129,389 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 129,389 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear box clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 118,618 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 107,891 miles

Coolant leak @ heater bleed screw ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box clamp corroded thin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing @ outer edge slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 101,045 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 99,313 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 91,969 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 91,848 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear sections and joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 8 May 2017 83,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint(s) (7.1.2)

Oil leak gearbox damp with oil ()

exhaust back box delaminated

Fail 5 May 2017 83,164 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14T (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure unevenly worn to bald inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint(s) (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gearbox damp with oil ()

exhaust back box delaminated

Pass 28 May 2016 78,271 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear spring assistor detached

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 May 2016 78,170 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear spring assistor detached

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,320 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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 ZNC 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZNC, 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 ZNC is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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