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YP62 EUW

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,772 mi
Last recorded56,772 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 EUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 56,772 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 54,969 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr & osr(lower inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsr & osr(parking brake cable secured with tie-clip)

Fail 30 Mar 2021 54,967 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sides handbrake centre brackets corroded but secured with cable ties

Pass 11 Sep 2020 54,621 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 51,723 miles

Nearside front tyre low

Offside rear tyre low

Pass 29 Sep 2018 46,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear parking cable bracket broken

Offside Rear tyre crazed

Pass 27 Sep 2017 38,329 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 29,405 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 21,217 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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YP62 EUW is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YP62 EUW, 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 YP62 EUW registered?

YP62 EUW is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is YP62 EUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 EUW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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