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YR12 OCD

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,995 mi
Last recorded39,995 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 OCD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 39,995 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 38,001 miles

REAR AXLE CORRODING

Pass 29 Jan 2024 35,910 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

EXHAUST BACK BOX BAFFLE LOOSE AND PIPE CORRODED

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 23 Jan 2023 33,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

REAR AXLE BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

REAR EXHAUST BOX RATTLES

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 31,496 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 31,496 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 29,443 miles

BATT LIGHT AND OIL LIGHT SLIGHTLY ILLUMINATED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 27,601 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 25,529 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 25,529 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 23,539 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 21,100 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 18,536 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 15,161 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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YR12 OCD is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red 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 OCD, 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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YR12 OCD is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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