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YR12 TWA

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,131 mi
Last recorded101,131 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 101,131 miles

parking brake outer cables broken

Fail 9 Jun 2026 101,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

parking brake outer cables broken

Pass 6 Jun 2025 93,054 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge 2.7mm(175/65-14t (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 93,054 miles

Emissions unable to be completed leaking front exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy broken /clamps broken and missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure broken corroded bracket (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge 2.7mm(175/65-14t (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Jun 2024 86,755 miles

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

Offside 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))

corrosion to rear axle spring mounts

Fail 10 Jun 2024 86,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside 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))

corrosion to rear axle spring mounts

Pass 26 Jun 2023 82,452 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion to rear axle spring mounts

Fail 26 Jun 2023 82,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/6514 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion to rear axle spring mounts

Pass 24 Jun 2022 76,176 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 69,079 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 64,798 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 64,798 miles

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

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))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 56,912 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN ON EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside WINDSCREEN WASHER DEFECTIVE.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SILENCER FRONT CLAMP MISSING. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,432 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,052 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 40,052 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,821 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 25,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TWA is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TWA, 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 TWA is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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