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AY62 YTD

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,782 mi
Last recorded40,782 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 40,782 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 38,065 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front securing clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 38,065 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front securing clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 34,707 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 31,103 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 27,129 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 23,058 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 20,346 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 16,866 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 12,265 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 7,230 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 2,648 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 YTD 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 AY62 YTD, 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 YTD registered?

AY62 YTD is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is AY62 YTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 YTD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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