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AV12 OKT

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,164 mi
Last recorded87,164 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 OKT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 87,164 miles

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

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

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 Axle and Shock absorbers corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2025 87,164 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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 Axle and Shock absorbers corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2024 78,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 72,450 miles

Nearside Front Bump stop missing.

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 72,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Bump stop missing.

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 67,624 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 60,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Top suspension mount has slight movement

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 58,731 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 57,149 miles

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

surface corrosion to rear axle and front and rear coil springs

Fail 8 Oct 2019 57,149 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to rear axle and front and rear coil springs

Pass 11 Oct 2018 54,824 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 54,824 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 52,496 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 44,469 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2017 44,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,059 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 27,108 miles

slight corrosion on rear silencer

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 OKT is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OKT, 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 OKT is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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