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AY62 WYV

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,598 mi
Last recorded97,598 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 WYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 97,598 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 89,247 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 89,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 78,707 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 69,682 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,521 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 56,961 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 52,794 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 52,794 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 48,330 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 44,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 36,412 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 22,604 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored (3.5.1i)

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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AY62 WYV is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AY62 WYV, 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 AY62 WYV registered?

AY62 WYV is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is AY62 WYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 WYV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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