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AV12 ZDH

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,854 mi
Last recorded51,854 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 51,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre none repairable ()

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished/cracking 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 49,439 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 49,439 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 48,446 miles

Front Lower Engine sump corroded

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight mounting defective

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Lower section, both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle, Spring cup section both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 47,920 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 47,444 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 45,856 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 45,196 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 42,417 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 38,158 miles

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 32,967 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 27,676 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 ZDH is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZDH, 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 ZDH registered?

AV12 ZDH is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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