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AV12 FTK

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,100 mi
Last recorded33,100 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 33,100 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 32,388 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2023 30,362 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2023 30,362 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 28,457 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 26,526 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 24,702 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 22,898 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 22,898 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 20,236 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 17,198 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 13,472 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 7,850 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 5,705 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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AV12 FTK 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 85.7%.

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 AV12 FTK, 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 AV12 FTK registered?

AV12 FTK is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AV12 FTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 FTK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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