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YR62 GSY

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,460 mi
Last recorded43,460 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 43,460 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 42,380 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 40,359 miles

front tyres becoming worn/scrubbed off - inside edges

nearside front suspension arm (wishbone) rear bush worn/split. slight movement in ball joint - (Recommend replacement)

offside front suspension arm (wishbone) rear bush worn/split (Recommend replacement)

Fail 20 Nov 2023 40,359 miles

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

front tyres becoming worn/scrubbed off - inside edges

nearside front suspension arm (wishbone) rear bush worn/split. slight movement in ball joint - (Recommend replacement)

offside front suspension arm (wishbone) rear bush worn/split (Recommend replacement)

Pass 23 Nov 2022 39,350 miles

front brake pads worn

nearside front wishbone rear bush worn. slight movement in ball joint

offside front wishbone rear bush worn/split

Pass 8 Nov 2021 37,766 miles

exhaust backbox - clamp missing (system still secure)

nearside and offside front suspension arms (wishbone) rear bushes worn/starting to split

nearside front suspension strut top mount has slight play

nearside rear tyre becoming perished (sidewall)

Pass 11 Nov 2020 36,429 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 34,622 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 32,435 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 30,332 miles

exhaust bracket for downpipe/catalytic converter corroded and broken

nearside rear tyre, outer sidewall perished and cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2016 27,912 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 21,876 miles

Nearside Front tyre outter edge scrubbing off slightly

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 GSY is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YR62 GSY, 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 GSY registered?

YR62 GSY is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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