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YP12 VMH

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

13,810 mi
Last recorded13,810 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 13,810 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 9,733 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 6,364 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 6,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 2,883 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 2,842 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 2,792 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 2,462 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 2,123 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 1,778 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 1,437 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 1,160 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 VMH 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 YP12 VMH, 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 VMH registered?

YP12 VMH is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is YP12 VMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 VMH 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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