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AV12 HZH

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,157 mi
Last recorded68,157 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 68,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flex damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2025 63,950 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 60,985 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 52,738 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 52,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 44,379 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 57,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 28,681 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 28,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 23,607 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 22,149 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 20,918 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 18,029 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 14,406 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 HZH 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 HZH, 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 HZH registered?

AV12 HZH is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is AV12 HZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 HZH 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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