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AV12 UME

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,371 mi
Last recorded106,371 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 106,371 miles

Offside Front Inner Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 96,364 miles

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

both rear handbrake cable outer cables are split and allowing water ingress

exhaust leak at manifold to cylinder head area which may affect exhaust emissions

nearside front brake pad wear warning wire is missing from pad

nearside rear handbrake effort is slightly low

offside rear handbrake cable support bracket is corroded and broken

rear beam axle is corroding

security clip is missing from offside front brake flexi hose bracket on strut - flexi hose is still secure

slight oil leak from gearbox gear selector shaft seal

slight wear/movement at nearside front strut top mounting

Fail 5 Aug 2025 96,363 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear handbrake cable outer cables are split and allowing water ingress

exhaust leak at manifold to cylinder head area which may affect exhaust emissions

nearside front brake pad wear warning wire is missing from pad

nearside rear handbrake effort is slightly low

offside rear handbrake cable support bracket is corroded and broken

rear beam axle is corroding

security clip is missing from offside front brake flexi hose bracket on strut - flexi hose is still secure

slight oil leak from gearbox gear selector shaft seal

slight wear/movement at nearside front strut top mounting

Pass 8 Jul 2024 82,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2024 82,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached securing nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 74,522 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 64,447 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 61,270 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 56,017 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 45,071 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 35,093 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 32,238 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,377 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 25,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 15,368 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 UME 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 UME, 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 UME is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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