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AK61 VKA

2012 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

32,609 mi
Last recorded32,609 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Transit Connect87,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 VKA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 32,609 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 32,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 27,748 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 22,837 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 22,835 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 20,040 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 20,029 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 18,683 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 18,683 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 15,970 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 15,950 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 13,860 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 12,335 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 11,054 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 8,964 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 7,541 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 5,906 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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AK61 VKA is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 87,423 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 Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK61 VKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK61 VKA registered?

AK61 VKA is a 2012 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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