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YR62 DFN

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,133 mi
Last recorded61,133 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 DFN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 61,133 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s, o/s, front to back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s, o/s, front to back metal brake pipes corroding under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

back axle and rear springs quite rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2025 61,133 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s, o/s, front to back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s, o/s, front to back metal brake pipes corroding under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

back axle and rear springs quite rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2024 57,799 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle quite corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 54,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 50,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 47,102 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 44,913 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 42,293 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 42,274 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits miss fire (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 38,068 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 38,061 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 31,705 miles

nail in osr tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2016 25,131 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 21,275 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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YR62 DFN is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YR62 DFN, 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 YR62 DFN registered?

YR62 DFN is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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