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YR62 DHV

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,012 mi
Last recorded92,012 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 92,012 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

test in wet condition

Pass 15 Oct 2024 84,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 76,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise replacement as soon as possible (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Advise replacement as soon as possible (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise replacement as soon as possible (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Advise replacement as soon as possible (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Advise replacement as soon as possible (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear silencer clamp missing

Fail 25 Sep 2023 76,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise replacement as soon as possible (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Advise replacement as soon as possible (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise replacement as soon as possible (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Advise replacement as soon as possible (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Advise replacement as soon as possible (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear silencer clamp missing

Pass 24 Oct 2022 65,873 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 55,547 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 55,499 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 49,463 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 44,089 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 44,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 36,024 miles

Nearside Front Inner Void of tread

Offside Front Inner Void of tread

Pass 21 Mar 2017 30,297 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 30,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 24,622 miles

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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 DHV 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 71.4%.

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 DHV, 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

How do I check the history of YR62 DHV?

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What year was YR62 DHV registered?

YR62 DHV is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is YR62 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 DHV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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