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YP12 YPZ

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,960 mi
Last recorded69,960 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 YPZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 69,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

advise corrosion starting around rear axel

Fail 3 Jul 2025 69,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

advise corrosion starting around rear axel

Pass 1 Jul 2024 67,105 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Pass 3 Jul 2023 64,290 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Offside Front shocker corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2023 64,290 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Offside Front shocker corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 60,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 57,131 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 55,158 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 52,332 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 47,581 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 41,285 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 35,070 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 29,588 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 29,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 YPZ is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YPZ, 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 YPZ registered?

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

Is YP12 YPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 YPZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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