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AF62 KWY

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,090 mi
Last recorded71,090 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 KWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 71,090 miles

Slight play in both top shock mounts

Pass 6 Sep 2024 69,728 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 69,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 68,228 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi getting weak and deteriorating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 68,228 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi getting weak and deteriorating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 66,890 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 65,748 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 64,610 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 63,546 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 61,191 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,949 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 54,490 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 42,252 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

slighly water ingress in n/s/r light unit

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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AF62 KWY 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 84.6%.

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 AF62 KWY, 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 AF62 KWY registered?

AF62 KWY is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AF62 KWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 KWY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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