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YR62 OTV

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,769 mi
Last recorded29,769 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 29,769 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heavy surface rust to front and rear suspension components

Pass 6 Mar 2025 29,066 miles

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

surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2024 28,125 miles

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

surface rust to under side of vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2023 27,141 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 26,621 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 26,090 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 25,833 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 25,363 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 24,896 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 24,336 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 14,485 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 14,373 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 OTV 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 100%.

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 OTV, 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 OTV registered?

YR62 OTV is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is YR62 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 OTV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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