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MX61 OGE

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,652 mi
Last recorded108,652 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX61 OGE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 108,652 miles

Brake cable insecure both brackets on axle missing for nearside and offside brake cables (1.1.15 (c))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak from offside front brake hose (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail failed with pedal being applied during in cab inspection (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint @ gearbox mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle heavily corroded

bonnet stay missing

different size tyres fitted between front and rear axles

Pass 9 Aug 2025 106,090 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside sill damaged/dented

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 100,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 100,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 97,143 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 97,131 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 90,270 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 90,268 miles

Emissions not tested fan not working and overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 79,909 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 79,909 miles

Emissions not tested aborted due to cooling fan not working engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

oil filter corroded and leaking

parking brake low on nearside

Pass 9 Sep 2020 73,514 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 73,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 66,101 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 66,101 miles

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 7 Sep 2018 58,773 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 58,773 miles

Emissions not tested engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 50,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

back box corroded

sump corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,535 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear number plate

Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,967 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 20,528 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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MX61 OGE is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MX61 OGE, 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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MX61 OGE is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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