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YR12 VHP

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,284 mi
Last recorded24,284 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 VHP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 24,284 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 22,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre on tread depth indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 21,590 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 20,087 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 18,647 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 16,963 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 15,478 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 13,638 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 11,927 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly corroded outer skin (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 10,175 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 8,433 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 6,425 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 VHP is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR12 VHP registered?

YR12 VHP is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 April 2012.

Is YR12 VHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 VHP shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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