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AF62 MZU

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,864 mi
Last recorded62,864 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 62,864 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 61,639 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 60,368 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 58,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 51,452 miles

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

unable to check rear belts boot loaded and seats folded down

Pass 8 Aug 2020 45,163 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 39,894 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Fail 9 Aug 2019 39,894 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 33,208 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 28,294 miles

Clutch fluid level low

Rear exhaust clamp missing centre and rear exhaust box

Pass 13 Aug 2016 23,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1955015 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1955015 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on outer edge and perished slightly.

Fail 13 Aug 2016 23,165 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1955015 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1955015 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on outer edge and perished slightly.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 16,690 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 MZU 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 MZU, 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 MZU registered?

AF62 MZU is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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The MOT history for AF62 MZU 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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