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YR62 STX

2012 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,911 mi
Last recorded95,911 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 STX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 95,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 86,490 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 76,809 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 67,921 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 60,933 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 60,933 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 54,495 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 45,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions to lean to pick up readings

Pass 4 Dec 2017 36,579 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 31,094 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scuffed

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 23,086 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 STX is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 STX, 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

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What year was YR62 STX registered?

YR62 STX is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is YR62 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 STX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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