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AV12 NNL

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,482 mi
Last recorded69,482 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 NNL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 69,482 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak in exhaust flex and hanging point (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp missing but not likely to come lose or detached

Fail 9 Jun 2023 69,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak in exhaust flex and hanging point (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp missing but not likely to come lose or detached

Pass 21 Jun 2022 62,386 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 62,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 54,716 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroding bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 48,589 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 43,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil level only just above minimum

Pass 20 Jun 2018 40,421 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen. requires attn. soon (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting around sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 36,872 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 36,861 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 32,638 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 25,236 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 NNL is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NNL, 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 NNL is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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