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AU62 XYA

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,042 mi
Last recorded60,042 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 XYA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 60,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly more on outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 57,365 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 55,135 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 52,974 miles

Exhaust rear box clamp/joint is corroding away

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 50,757 miles

Rear exhaust box and joint corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Rear both sides top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both side wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 50,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear exhaust box and joint corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Rear both sides top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both side wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 47,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 24 Oct 2019 45,253 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 39,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 34,559 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

Offside Front tyre wall perished

Offside Rear tyre wall perished

Pass 17 Sep 2016 25,289 miles

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2015 18,822 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 XYA 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 AU62 XYA, 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 AU62 XYA registered?

AU62 XYA is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is AU62 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 XYA 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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