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YP12 YWK

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,743 mi
Last recorded68,743 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 68,743 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 65,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front + rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 59,598 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 56,315 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 56,137 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front strut top retaining washers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside front (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside front shock absorbers slight corrosion

offside rear tyre slightly cracking outer wall

Pass 21 Apr 2022 54,852 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S front strut top retaining washers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 52,677 miles

both front strut tops slight corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2021 52,676 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

all exhaust slight corrosion

both front strut tops slight corrosion

Pass 1 May 2020 50,324 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 48,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 May 2018 44,808 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 40,121 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 35,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 30,874 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 YWK 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 92.9%.

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 YWK, 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 YWK registered?

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

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