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AO62 YSL

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,982 mi
Last recorded64,982 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 YSL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 64,982 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear exhaust clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 61,409 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Clamp Missing Next to Flexible Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 57,612 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 57,611 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 52,869 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 47,343 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 42,906 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 38,918 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 32,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 24,997 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 17,632 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 12,001 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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AO62 YSL is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO62 YSL, 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 AO62 YSL registered?

AO62 YSL is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2012.

Is AO62 YSL safe to buy?

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