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AO62 SUH

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,782 mi
Last recorded61,782 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 61,782 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2026 61,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 60,570 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 60,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Start Stop Fault on dash

Pass 21 Jul 2024 57,957 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 54,668 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 51,223 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 51,223 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 47,780 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2020 45,287 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 44,088 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 40,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 40,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working nearside & offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 34,317 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 27,671 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 21,626 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 21,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 SUH 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 70.6%.

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 SUH, 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 SUH registered?

AO62 SUH is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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