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YP62 GRU

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,818 mi
Last recorded44,818 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 GRU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 44,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2024 40,278 miles

Front exhaust clamp broken but system still secure

Front exhaust flexi weak

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp missing but system still secure

Pass 21 Nov 2023 37,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 37,037 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 32,909 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 29,388 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 27,625 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 26,298 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 24,990 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 24,990 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 20,698 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres close to the legal imit

Pass 27 Sep 2016 15,502 miles

exhaust rear box clamp corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 11,712 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 11,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure bracket broken. repair has failed (1.7.3)

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken but has been repaired, repair just holding

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 GRU is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GRU, 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 GRU registered?

YP62 GRU is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is YP62 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 GRU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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