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AX61 DWG

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,371 mi
Last recorded70,371 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 DWG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 70,371 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 70,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 66,369 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 62,687 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 57,520 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

front inner brake discs rusty

oil leak

rear suspension rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2021 53,970 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2020 50,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened retaining cup corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lense has water inside

Pass 7 Nov 2019 45,432 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside worse (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened retaining cup corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake imbalance 29%

Pass 9 Nov 2018 38,467 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 37,598 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 37,598 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 34,069 miles

Rear exhaust box starting to deterioate

Pass 1 Jun 2016 27,503 miles

Oil leak

Slight brake bind N/S/F wheel

Pass 12 Jun 2015 24,179 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s dip beam pattern poor

Pass 9 Jan 2015 21,444 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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AX61 DWG 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 AX61 DWG, 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 AX61 DWG registered?

AX61 DWG is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AX61 DWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX61 DWG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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