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AV12 WPU

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,612 mi
Last recorded88,612 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 WPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 88,612 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2025 88,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 81,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

both front tyres have started to perish

Fail 23 Oct 2024 81,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres have started to perish

Pass 13 Oct 2023 75,738 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test moved toys and air freshener ()

Pass 26 Oct 2022 72,150 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 66,365 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 60,161 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 49,933 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 40,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust mounting deteriorating

rear exhaust connection clamp missing

Pass 15 Feb 2017 30,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 19,598 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 11,028 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 WPU is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WPU, 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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What year was AV12 WPU registered?

AV12 WPU is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is AV12 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 WPU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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