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YR12 XXM

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,225 mi
Last recorded98,225 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 98,225 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 92,184 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 81,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion on front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal nailin tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 81,604 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broke (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excess travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected badly cracked (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion on front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal nailin tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 58,551 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 58,551 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 55,989 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 53,896 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 40,755 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 29,303 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 19,344 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 XXM is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

YR12 XXM is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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