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AV12 KXT

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,180 mi
Last recorded58,180 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 KXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 58,180 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 46,813 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 44,035 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 44,035 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 40,257 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 37,516 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 35,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 31,993 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 28,728 miles

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

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 25,708 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 21,018 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 18,975 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,725 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear silencer box

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 KXT is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KXT, 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 KXT registered?

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

Is AV12 KXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 KXT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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