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AO62 BBJ

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,802 mi
Last recorded43,802 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 BBJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 43,802 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 41,388 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 38,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 36,533 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 33,328 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 31,022 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 31,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 28,724 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 28,641 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 25,917 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 25,915 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 22,649 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 18,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 14,465 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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AO62 BBJ is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO62 BBJ, 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 AO62 BBJ registered?

AO62 BBJ is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is AO62 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 BBJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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