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YR12 MPX

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,315 mi
Last recorded71,315 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 71,315 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Sep 2025 71,314 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2024 68,862 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 66,346 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 63,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe, clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2022 63,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe, clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 60,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around front down pipe clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 60,707 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearings not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around front down pipe clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 57,565 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 57,565 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 55,115 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 55,115 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 50,424 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 50,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 42,926 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,343 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 25,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre read on 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

outer skin on rear silencer corroded and splitting away.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 15,667 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Outer skin of rear silencer corroding.

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 MPX 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 MPX, 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 MPX registered?

YR12 MPX is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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