MOT Status
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63,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil on gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil on gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front tyres have heavy kerb 'wear' on the sidewalls not exposing cords
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front tyres have heavy kerb 'wear' on the sidewalls not exposing cords
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust backbox outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust backbox outer skin corroded
Exhaust deteriorated at rear section
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YP12 YPV is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YPV, 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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What year was YP12 YPV registered?
YP12 YPV is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2012.
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