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YR62 YFC

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,904 mi
Last recorded31,904 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 31,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2025 31,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2024 27,057 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 22,692 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 22,171 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 21,503 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 20,723 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 19,163 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 16,655 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 16,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 14,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 11,421 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 8,817 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 7,985 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 YFC is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YFC, 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 YFC registered?

YR62 YFC is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is YR62 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 YFC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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