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YP61 VXG

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,767 mi
Last recorded48,767 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 VXG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 48,767 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 47,558 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 47,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 45,740 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 41,702 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 36,669 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 35,519 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 33,555 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 31,754 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2019 27,562 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front tyres minor wear on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2018 24,629 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 20,242 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 20,240 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 15,468 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 11,409 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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YP61 VXG is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YP61 VXG, 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 YP61 VXG registered?

YP61 VXG is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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The MOT history for YP61 VXG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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