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YP62 URW

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,668 mi
Last recorded87,668 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 URW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 87,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 84,600 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 82,021 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 78,406 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 75,695 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 69,163 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 69,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 56,131 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 56,131 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 46,321 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 36,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 27,053 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 URW is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 URW, 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 URW registered?

YP62 URW is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is YP62 URW safe to buy?

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