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89,856 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snapped at front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
exhaust system corroded front to rear
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Boot compartment full
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear axle corroded & Rusty
Rear exhaust skin corroded & Rusty
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Offside & Nearside rear upper (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Boot compartment full
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear axle corroded & Rusty
Rear exhaust skin corroded & Rusty
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust deteriorated
covers fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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YR12 UGC is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 UGC, 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 UGC is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2012.
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