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AV61 ZXM

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,416 mi
Last recorded97,416 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 ZXM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 97,416 miles

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

slight corrosion rear axle

Pass 30 Dec 2024 92,503 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 87,021 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 87,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 84,275 miles

slight blow exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 11 Jan 2022 82,357 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 80,642 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 73,759 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 63,931 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2018 57,940 miles

rear bumper cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2017 56,894 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 48,870 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 40,801 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 33,164 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 33,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AV61 ZXM is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AV61 ZXM, 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 AV61 ZXM registered?

AV61 ZXM is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is AV61 ZXM safe to buy?

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