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AX12 AXC

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,528 mi
Last recorded93,528 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 AXC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 93,528 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front down pipe support corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion in general to exhaust system

Pass 6 Mar 2025 88,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corroion in general to exhaust system

Pass 16 Jan 2024 82,636 miles

Engine sump pan corroded

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust clamp damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 75,618 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 70,959 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 65,043 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Punctured possibly not repairable ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on edge and perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 61,098 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 57,338 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush rubber slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush rubber slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 51,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Jul 2017 45,064 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,006 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,055 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 31,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AX12 AXC 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 92.3%.

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 AX12 AXC, 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 AX12 AXC registered?

AX12 AXC is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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