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AO61 XYM

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,495 mi
Last recorded33,495 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 XYM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2026 33,495 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust clamp corroded/deteriorated

Front slight wear evident nearside and offside brake discs

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 26,057 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 18,755 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 18,647 miles

Central Front Exhaust clamp corroded through, system still gas tight and secure

Front Exhaust mounting defective Catalytic converter bracket snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened MacPherson top mount plate corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 18,456 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 17,837 miles

exhaust hanger corroded and clamp corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 17,418 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 16,899 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 16,024 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 14,976 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 13,168 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 11,372 miles

exhaust rear muffler corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 9,509 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 XYM 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 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 XYM, 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 AO61 XYM registered?

AO61 XYM is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is AO61 XYM safe to buy?

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