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AV12 OKD

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,369 mi
Last recorded93,369 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 93,369 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 87,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 81,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside drive-shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 81,271 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside drive-shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 74,775 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 67,489 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 67,489 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2021 62,699 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 59,858 miles

rear shock absorber bushes deterioating

Pass 4 May 2019 54,685 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 May 2019 54,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2018 49,475 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,654 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 33,173 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 24,843 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 OKD is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OKD, 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 OKD is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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