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AJ61 GRF

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,166 mi
Last recorded88,166 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 88,166 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 82,888 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 77,791 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 72,668 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 67,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 62,805 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 58,463 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 51,762 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 7 Feb 2019 51,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2018 44,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 39,316 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 34,990 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 31,344 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 GRF is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GRF, 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 AJ61 GRF registered?

AJ61 GRF is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 February 2012.

Is AJ61 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 GRF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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