MOT Status
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65,567 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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))
n/s/f steering rack end ball and cup has play
o/s/f brake grabbing binding slightly
both front tyres approaching wear markers limits
endfloat play in n/s/f steering rack end
slight blow on rear exhaust joint
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
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
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 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.
Is YR12 OLH safe to buy?
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