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AU12 ZWR

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,707 mi
Last recorded92,707 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 ZWR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 92,707 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both * (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 86,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose between centre and rear section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 4 Oct 2022 77,513 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 77,497 miles

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))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 68,662 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section,bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier under the bonnet (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded,rearbox

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 2 Sep 2021 68,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

coolant leak

exhauust hangers corroded/broken off, but system still supported

oil sump corroded

rear wiper not working

Pass 17 Sep 2020 61,781 miles

Exhaust hanger broken/corroded off, but system still supported

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear wiper not working

Fail 11 Sep 2020 61,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phoneholder from center of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust hanger broken/corroded off, but system still supported

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Loose floormat removed from behind pedals

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

Rear wiper not working

Pass 11 Sep 2019 54,775 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2019 54,765 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 45,138 miles

front tyres wearing close to limit (on 3mm aprox)

outer skin corroded through on rear silencer

Fail 4 Sep 2018 45,138 miles

Windscreen washer not working topped up with water for test (3.5 (a))

front tyres wearing close to limit (on 3mm aprox)

outer skin corroded through on rear silencer

Pass 15 May 2018 44,528 miles

mirror hangers more than 40mm in drivers view area (removed)

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

rear exhaust + silencer corroded in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2017 38,011 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to limit

Offside wiper torn

Rear silencer outer skin corroded away

mirror hanger more than 40mm in drivers view area (removed)

Pass 25 May 2016 27,068 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Fail 25 May 2016 27,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 28 May 2015 18,233 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

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 ZWR is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZWR, 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 ZWR is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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