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AO62 RHX

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,233 mi
Last recorded77,233 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 RHX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 77,233 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 16 May 2025 73,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 66,866 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S, Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 59,639 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 59,003 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive wet round oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front aux belt cracked and split

Front both shocks very rusty

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box missing clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 53,929 miles

exhaust flexi damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 53,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very perished 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very perished 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust flexi damaged

osf fog light not working

Pass 3 Mar 2021 52,585 miles

Front tyres cracked and wearing on edge

Fail 1 Mar 2021 52,573 miles

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

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

Front tyres cracked and wearing on edge

Offside front brake disc scored

Pass 2 Mar 2020 49,464 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 43,309 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 43,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 33,603 miles

Offside wiper blade deteriorated/split

Pass 2 Mar 2017 18,424 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 14,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 11,980 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 RHX is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO62 RHX, 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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AO62 RHX is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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