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AV61 ZXX

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,900 mi
Last recorded22,900 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 ZXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 22,900 miles

Exhaust rear silencer and clamp deteriorated.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes bounding deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion of suspension components.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 22,899 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust rear silencer and clamp deteriorated.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes bounding deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion of suspension components.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 21,721 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes bounding deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion of suspension components.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer and clamp deteriorated.

Pass 21 Sep 2023 20,692 miles

Exhaust rear silencer and clamp deteriorated.

Pass 16 Sep 2022 19,646 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 23 Sep 2021 18,777 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 18,242 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 17,436 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 16,496 miles

All four tyres heavily perished and front two worn close to wear indicators

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 15,530 miles

All tyres slightly cracked.

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 14,593 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 13,052 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 10,726 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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AV61 ZXX is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver 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 AV61 ZXX, 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 AV61 ZXX registered?

AV61 ZXX is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AV61 ZXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 ZXX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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