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AY62 XCH

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,822 mi
Last recorded29,822 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 XCH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 29,822 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2026 29,822 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 26,368 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 22,504 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 18,880 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 13,203 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 5,653 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 5,387 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 4,857 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 4,036 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 3,277 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 2,683 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 2,119 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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AY62 XCH is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red 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 AY62 XCH, 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 AY62 XCH registered?

AY62 XCH is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is AY62 XCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 XCH 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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