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YR12 JUJ

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,978 mi
Last recorded87,978 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 JUJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 87,978 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened [both] at top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle spring mount plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 87,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened [both] at top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle spring mount plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 79,955 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 79,955 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 71,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 65,421 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 58,108 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 52,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 48,593 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 48,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 42,233 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 32,863 miles

backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2018 32,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 21,561 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 21,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 16,777 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 16,777 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 11,672 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YR12 JUJ is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR12 JUJ, 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 YR12 JUJ registered?

YR12 JUJ is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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