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AY12 XVF

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,231 mi
Last recorded55,231 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 55,231 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 41,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 41,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 29,184 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 13,920 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 12,170 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 10,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering wheel off centre

Fail 27 Apr 2017 10,737 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering wheel off centre

Pass 11 Mar 2016 8,626 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 4,534 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 4,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 XVF is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XVF, 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 XVF registered?

AY12 XVF is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is AY12 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 XVF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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