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AK62 FVU

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,811 mi
Last recorded94,811 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 FVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 94,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 83,154 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 77,003 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 77,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 70,228 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 70,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 60,781 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 52,082 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 44,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 37,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 31,548 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 28,033 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 23,930 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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AK62 FVU is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver 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 AK62 FVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK62 FVU?

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What year was AK62 FVU registered?

AK62 FVU is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is AK62 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 FVU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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