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YP12 VMF

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,423 mi
Last recorded15,423 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 VMF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 15,423 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 15,422 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2025 14,686 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 13,350 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 12,252 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 10,815 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 10,815 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ap24u fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 8,402 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade streaking

Pass 15 May 2020 7,222 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 5,804 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 3,572 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 2,097 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 1,617 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 1,327 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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YP12 VMF is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red 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 YP12 VMF, 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 VMF registered?

YP12 VMF is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is YP12 VMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 VMF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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