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AF12 YMS

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,940 mi
Last recorded64,940 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YMS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 64,940 miles

Rear Exhaust Deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 63,504 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 62,615 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2023 59,269 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2023 59,269 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 57,464 miles

Advise rear exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All four (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 57,464 miles

Advise rear exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All four (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 55,382 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 55,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 54,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2019 51,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise all four shocks reduced damping

Pass 29 Mar 2018 49,483 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,027 miles

advise exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,002 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2015 24,156 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 24,156 miles

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

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

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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AF12 YMS is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF12 YMS, 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 AF12 YMS registered?

AF12 YMS is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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