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AU62 VCJ

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,707 mi
Last recorded71,707 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 VCJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 71,707 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 68,394 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 65,086 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Nearside and offside axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 65,086 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Nearside and offside axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 60,877 miles

Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR ALL 4 OF THEM (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 56,275 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 51,756 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 46,451 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 40,595 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 32,687 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 26,129 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 16,584 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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AU62 VCJ is a 2012 Ford Ka in White 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 AU62 VCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU62 VCJ registered?

AU62 VCJ is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AU62 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 VCJ 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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