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YP12 TVL

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,771 mi
Last recorded88,771 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 TVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 88,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 19 Mar 2024 87,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 85,689 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 84,505 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 75,744 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 71,129 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 71,129 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 62,198 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 62,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 54,123 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 44,859 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 35,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on min limit of 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 25,834 miles

Rear 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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YP12 TVL is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YP12 TVL, 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 YP12 TVL registered?

YP12 TVL is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is YP12 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 TVL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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