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YP62 FZO

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,724 mi
Last recorded64,724 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 FZO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 64,724 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2025 64,345 miles

Coolant leak Coolant level below minimum ()

Front exhaust clamp/bracket broken/corroded off

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Crack shaft pulley oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 64,312 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear axle, spring cup corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak Coolant level below minimum ()

Front exhaust clamp/bracket broken/corroded off

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Crack shaft pulley oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 58,469 miles

Offside front fog light is not working.

Pass 5 Jun 2023 52,337 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 49,587 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2021 45,599 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf+osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 42,632 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 37,756 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 30,941 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres have small cracks to sidewalls

Pass 3 Jul 2017 23,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of car (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 17,300 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 13,104 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 FZO is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FZO, 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 YP62 FZO registered?

YP62 FZO is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is YP62 FZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 FZO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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