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AF62 KXU

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,090 mi
Last recorded127,090 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 127,090 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged but no sharp edges

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 127,090 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged but no sharp edges

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 123,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides and casings slightly corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 123,117 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides and casings slightly corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 120,791 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 113,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 113,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 98,022 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 81,582 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 81,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2019 70,965 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 70,940 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2018 61,788 miles

Nearside Front seat back slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil sump pan corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2017 51,496 miles

Offside Front door handle sticking in operation

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

light scratches on front windscreen

Fail 28 Dec 2017 51,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/R14/82T (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front door handle sticking in operation

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

light scratches on front windscreen

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Dec 2016 42,235 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 42,235 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 35,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 30,358 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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AF62 KXU is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AF62 KXU, 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 AF62 KXU registered?

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

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