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YP62 LGK

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,692 mi
Last recorded38,692 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 38,692 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 36,853 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 34,654 miles

corrosion to offside front brake disc faces

Pass 24 Aug 2022 33,636 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

corrosion to offside front brake disc faces

reduced efficiency from nearside parking brake

Pass 7 Sep 2021 32,852 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

reduced efficiency from nearside parking brake

Pass 15 Sep 2020 31,744 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 31,744 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 28,993 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 26,607 miles

inner faces of front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2017 24,651 miles

inner faces of front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2016 21,803 miles

corrosion to inner faces of front brake discs

Pass 14 Apr 2015 19,121 miles

slight corrosion to inner faces of front brake discs

Pass 29 Apr 2014 17,009 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 LGK is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver 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 LGK, 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 LGK registered?

YP62 LGK is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YP62 LGK 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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