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AV12 ZCE

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,569 mi
Last recorded14,569 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 14,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 14,036 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged but ok in operation

Pass 24 Oct 2023 13,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 12,814 miles

n/s/r light lens damaged not affecting lamp.

Pass 25 Oct 2021 12,186 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged/cracked

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 11,602 miles

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

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

n/s/r position lamp damaged.

Pass 14 Oct 2019 11,103 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 10,480 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 26 Oct 2017 9,767 miles

front tyres lightly perished

Pass 20 Oct 2016 9,042 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 7,681 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 ZCE is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV12 ZCE registered?

AV12 ZCE is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is AV12 ZCE safe to buy?

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