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AO62 CKA

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,974 mi
Last recorded77,974 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 CKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 77,974 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 71,555 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 67,163 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

back box clamp missing but still sealed

Pass 1 Sep 2022 64,202 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s front starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear getting low (5.2.3 (e))

back box clamp missing but join secure/sealed

Pass 20 Sep 2021 60,517 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 57,515 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 54,675 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and n/s/r tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 51,308 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 51,308 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 48,004 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Aug 2016 41,375 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 26,951 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 CKA 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 91.7%.

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 AO62 CKA, 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 CKA registered?

AO62 CKA is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is AO62 CKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 CKA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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