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AV12 KOA

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,513 mi
Last recorded107,513 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 KOA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 107,513 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 107,513 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 107,486 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2025 107,421 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 104,550 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 104,537 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2023 100,586 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 100,586 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 98,781 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 98,781 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 93,716 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 93,716 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 88,904 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 88,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 83,721 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 69,828 miles

FRONT DISCS SHOWING WEAR ,UNABLE TO SEE PADS

N/S/R TYRE 2MM AT LOWEST POINT 175/65/14T

O/S/R TYRE 3MM AT LOWEST POINT

Pass 11 Mar 2017 62,028 miles

front discs slight wear

Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,264 miles

Offside Front McPherson strut slight oil leak and slight play in top mounting.

Rear Exhaust Box very rusty.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 33,964 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 33,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 KOA is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KOA, 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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AV12 KOA is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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