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AF62 ZDX

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,171 mi
Last recorded114,171 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 ZDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 114,171 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2025 108,295 miles

Coolant leak ()

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 98,573 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 98,568 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2023 89,395 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 77,485 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 77,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 65,715 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s/f lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 4 Feb 2021 65,708 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively corroded and pitted on inner face

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s and n/s/f lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2020 58,949 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 53,966 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2018 51,870 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 45,802 miles

n/s rear seat belt has not been fully inspected due to child seat

Pass 23 Sep 2016 37,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

offside wiper blade split

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 2 Oct 2015 29,970 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

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 ZDX is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZDX, 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 ZDX registered?

AF62 ZDX is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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