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AU62 ZFY

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,307 mi
Last recorded85,307 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 85,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 70,518 miles

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 14 Aug 2023 59,067 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 55,473 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 44,900 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 35,892 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 35,113 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 31,853 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 28,712 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 28,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 24,285 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 22,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 3mm, inner and outer edges 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 19,236 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 ZFY is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AU62 ZFY, 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 ZFY registered?

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

Is AU62 ZFY safe to buy?

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