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AY12 XTV

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,117 mi
Last recorded97,117 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XTV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 97,117 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 89,899 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 81,086 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 72,962 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 64,427 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 56,983 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 51,118 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 45,528 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 38,886 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 27,764 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion rear exhaust box

seat belt warning light is on very dim when it is in.

Fail 1 Feb 2017 27,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion rear exhaust box

seat belt warning light is on very dim when it is in.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 20,223 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 11,424 miles

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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 XTV is a 2012 Ford Ka in White 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 AY12 XTV, 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 XTV registered?

AY12 XTV is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is AY12 XTV safe to buy?

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