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AV62 KYJ

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,487 mi
Last recorded79,487 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 KYJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 79,487 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable Rear axle- Spring cups have surface corrosion (5.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks- upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 79,449 miles

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

Axle deformed but serviceable Rear axle- Spring cups have surface corrosion (5.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks- upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 76,327 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 71,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 67,875 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 65,084 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 65,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 59,333 miles

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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 51,004 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 42,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 32,304 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 32,304 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 22,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Aug 2016 12,323 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 1,994 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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AV62 KYJ is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV62 KYJ, 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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AV62 KYJ is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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