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AX12 HBY

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,575 mi
Last recorded27,575 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 27,575 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 27,022 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 25,788 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 24,163 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 23,322 miles

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2021 22,945 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 22,274 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 21,037 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 20 Jul 2018 19,485 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 18,706 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 15,477 miles

outer sidewalls cracking on both front tyres

Pass 7 Aug 2015 11,051 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 HBY 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 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 AX12 HBY, 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 HBY registered?

AX12 HBY is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is AX12 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 HBY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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