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AO62 FKW

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,688 mi
Last recorded68,688 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 68,688 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity full of water inside (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 65,503 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 65,503 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 99,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 57,108 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 57,108 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 57,305 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 82,549 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 46,288 miles

Offside Rear Lamp damaged slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2019 36,286 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 36,068 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 36,068 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 35,788 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 34,100 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 6 May 2017 29,800 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 26,257 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 23,695 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 FKW is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FKW, 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 FKW registered?

AO62 FKW is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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