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AU12 YNX

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,662 mi
Last recorded83,662 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YNX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 83,662 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn handbrake lever pivot slightly loose (1.1.1 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F and O/S/F lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 27 Apr 2026 83,659 miles

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn handbrake lever pivot slightly loose (1.1.1 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F and O/S/F lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable support bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2025 78,409 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 67,684 miles

Exhaust is corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2023 54,637 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 44,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 40,588 miles

Brake pipe under tray fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak front to middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides slight mist (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 39,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 34,504 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 30,200 miles

h/brake performance at 20%, brake sheet attached

surface rust on areas of exhaust

Pass 16 Feb 2017 25,320 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil osf and nsf (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 20,255 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 14,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 14,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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AU12 YNX is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU12 YNX, 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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AU12 YNX is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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