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AV12 YCO

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,009 mi
Last recorded86,009 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YCO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 86,009 miles

Engine oil Low !

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Attention required excessive worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 86,009 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light stay ON even brake pedal not engaged (4.3.3 (b))

Engine oil Low !

Front Coil spring corroded Both(Offside & Nearside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Attention required excessive worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 75,567 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 64,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 57,149 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 57,121 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 48,881 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 48,881 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 44,753 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 44,753 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 42,674 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 37,629 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 37,619 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 28,207 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated due to age & underinflation

Pass 11 May 2016 22,540 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 17,307 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 YCO is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YCO, 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 YCO registered?

AV12 YCO is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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