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AO61 XYS

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,262 mi
Last recorded90,262 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 XYS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 90,262 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 85,945 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 78,054 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 71,465 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 71,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 61,821 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 56,365 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 51,043 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 42,552 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 36,569 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 31,514 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 23,579 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2014 15,943 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 XYS is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue 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 AO61 XYS, 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 XYS registered?

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

Is AO61 XYS safe to buy?

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