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AO61 ULF

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,179 mi
Last recorded124,179 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 ULF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 124,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 119,973 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 115,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 111,284 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 106,753 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 103,020 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 97,663 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 82,688 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 19 Jan 2018 67,492 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2017 52,279 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 38,451 miles

items removed prior to test

Pass 9 Jan 2015 33,148 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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AO61 ULF is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO61 ULF, 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

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What year was AO61 ULF registered?

AO61 ULF is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AO61 ULF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 ULF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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