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AJ61 BRF

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,164 mi
Last recorded105,164 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 BRF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 105,164 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure and Suspension components on the Underbody are corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2025 105,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure and Suspension components on the Underbody are corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 100,493 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear handbrake support bracket broken

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 94,306 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear handbrake cable support bracket broken

Pass 11 Oct 2022 86,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hand brake cable support bracket corroded and broken

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded and deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2021 84,077 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 68,985 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 45,710 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 21 Dec 2017 33,331 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 33,331 miles

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

n s f tyre worn on inside edge and closeit.

Pass 4 Jan 2017 26,042 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 22,709 miles

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

item removed from drivers veiw prior to test

Fail 11 Mar 2016 22,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

item removed from drivers veiw prior to test

Pass 13 Mar 2015 18,251 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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AJ61 BRF is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AJ61 BRF, 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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AJ61 BRF is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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