MOT Status
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94,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
dent in osf wheel
slight oil leak
slightly smoking when cold
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
dent in osf wheel
slight oil leak
slightly smoking when cold
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear bump stop loose in housing
oil leak in gearbox area
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear bump stop loose in housing
oil leak in gearbox area
GEARBOX OIL LEAK
REAR EXHAUST HAS HEAVY CORROSION
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))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
GEARBOX OIL LEAK
REAR EXHAUST HAS HEAVY CORROSION
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear exhaust outer skin rusting
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust back box corroding
misting of oil ns drive shaft / differential seal
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YR12 LEJ is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?
YR12 LEJ is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2012.
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