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YP12 YVX

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,412 mi
Last recorded94,412 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 94,412 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 90,153 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 2x bothsides ( various) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded 2x bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 85,982 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 85,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 77,001 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 67,560 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 67,559 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,406 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2019 51,898 miles

front disc pads at 35%

oil leak on gear box

Pass 15 May 2018 44,189 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRES WORN ON 2mm

Pass 23 May 2017 36,365 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 29,704 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 29,704 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 22,120 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 YVX is a 2012 Ford Ka in White 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 YVX, 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 YVX registered?

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

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