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AJ61 CTY

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,963 mi
Last recorded59,963 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 CTY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 59,963 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable Rear axle significantly corroded but still solid (5.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 59,914 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible Front and rear number plates significantly delaminating over characters (0.1 (b))

Axle deformed but serviceable Rear axle significantly corroded but still solid (5.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 57,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 55,481 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 55,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 52,908 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 50,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 43,645 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 38,335 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 33,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 9 Jan 2017 27,720 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 22,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 15,960 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 CTY is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black 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 AJ61 CTY, 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 CTY is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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