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AX12 HBD

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,484 mi
Last recorded60,484 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 60,484 miles

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))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 50,960 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 50,703 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 49,984 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 49,452 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 48,851 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 47,914 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 44,296 miles

Drivers sun visor missing

Fail 29 Jul 2019 44,296 miles

Drivers sun visor missing

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working 380 Bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 40,205 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 32,742 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 24,169 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 15,818 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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AX12 HBD 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 HBD, 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 AX12 HBD registered?

AX12 HBD is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is AX12 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 HBD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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