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YR62 MVK

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,668 mi
Last recorded97,668 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 MVK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 97,668 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 91,558 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 87,795 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 87,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 81,630 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 78,134 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 72,635 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 72,635 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 67,692 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 62,847 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 55,125 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,396 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 31,352 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 MVK is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MVK, 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 MVK registered?

YR62 MVK is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is YR62 MVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 MVK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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