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YR62 SVT

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,332 mi
Last recorded48,332 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2026 48,332 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 44,908 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 42,327 miles

Front Inner Coolant leak slight leak possibly thermostat housing

Pass 9 Aug 2023 39,487 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tires have cracked inside tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 36,085 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 32,895 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 30,972 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 28,107 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 24,411 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 20,984 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 16,328 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 12,072 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 SVT 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 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

YR62 SVT is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YR62 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 SVT 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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