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AY12 XTS

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,556 mi
Last recorded19,556 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XTS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2025 19,556 miles

Both front strut top mounts corroded.

Exhaust back box corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 18,684 miles

Both front strut top mounts slightly corroded

Rear axle slightly corroded

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2023 17,955 miles

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2022 17,095 miles

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2021 16,055 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 15,306 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 13,525 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 11,770 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 9,848 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 8,061 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 9,857 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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AY12 XTS is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue 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 AY12 XTS, 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 AY12 XTS registered?

AY12 XTS is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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