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AV12 FTD

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,175 mi
Last recorded84,175 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 FTD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 84,175 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 84,168 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 81,503 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 74,966 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 74,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2022 68,902 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 62,707 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 62,701 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 58,341 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 51,838 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 45,494 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2017 38,568 miles

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

rear silencer corroded /also front hanger

Pass 4 Mar 2016 31,435 miles

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

rear silencer rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2015 37,039 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AV12 FTD is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AV12 FTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV12 FTD registered?

AV12 FTD is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is AV12 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 FTD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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