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YR12 KFG

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,875 mi
Last recorded69,875 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 KFG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 69,875 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both fog lights not working

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

Nearside 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))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 69,875 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded/hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts rubbing driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both fog lights not working

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

Nearside 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 27 Sep 2024 60,458 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 55,309 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 54,042 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 53,277 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 51,039 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 49,541 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear exhaust det

Pass 25 Mar 2019 46,289 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 46,284 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S FRONT STRUT. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 39,341 miles

Exhaust back box condition

Pass 13 Mar 2017 32,736 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint N/S FRONT (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S AND N/S FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,798 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f side wall on tyre worn

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 KFG 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 85.7%.

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 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 YR12 KFG, 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 KFG registered?

YR12 KFG is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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