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YP62 RCF

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,102 mi
Last recorded55,102 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 55,102 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 55,075 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 48,602 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 41,795 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 65,536 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 32,987 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 30,475 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 30,475 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Sides. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 28,803 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight flat spot/dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 24,491 miles

Offside Front Wheel rim outer edge dented

Fail 12 Oct 2019 24,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel rim outer edge dented

Pass 23 Oct 2018 22,915 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 21,412 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 27 Oct 2016 20,063 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2015 17,894 miles

damage to offside front roadwheel

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 RCF is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RCF, 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 RCF registered?

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

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