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YP62 DBV

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,028 mi
Last recorded67,028 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 DBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 67,028 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 64,182 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop insecure

Fail 23 Oct 2024 64,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

n/s/r bump stop insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2023 57,514 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 57,512 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 55,033 miles

Nearside Outer c.v. boot small tear

Fail 27 Oct 2022 55,032 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer c.v. boot small tear

Pass 5 Oct 2021 51,857 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 51,855 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 49,597 miles

Rear middle pipe some corrosion exhaust

Fail 27 Oct 2020 49,597 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear middle pipe some corrosion exhaust

Pass 24 Oct 2019 48,758 miles

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

exhaust rear clamp corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 48,040 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 47,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust clamp corroded

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 40,856 miles

Rear exhaust back box clamp corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2017 40,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust back box clamp corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 32,199 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 23,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YP62 DBV is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YP62 DBV, 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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YP62 DBV is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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