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YR12 OLH

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,567 mi
Last recorded65,567 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 OLH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 65,567 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 65,567 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 61,589 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 61,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 55,565 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 55,565 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 50,369 miles

n/s/f steering rack end ball and cup has play

o/s/f brake grabbing binding slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2022 46,389 miles

both front tyres approaching wear markers limits

endfloat play in n/s/f steering rack end

slight blow on rear exhaust joint

Pass 15 Mar 2021 42,471 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust joint clamp corroded deteriorated but exhaust still secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded weakening

vehicle underside suspension components front and rear dry and showing corrosion in places

Fail 12 Mar 2021 42,471 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted holding pin safety pin missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted holding pin safety pin missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust joint clamp corroded deteriorated but exhaust still secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded weakening

vehicle underside suspension components front and rear dry and showing corrosion in places

Pass 6 Mar 2020 39,495 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 39,495 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 35,483 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 35,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 29,045 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 24,096 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 18,966 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 12,399 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 OLH is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black 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 OLH, 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 OLH registered?

YR12 OLH is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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