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YR62 YFG

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,310 mi
Last recorded71,310 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 YFG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 71,310 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 64,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 64,445 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 57,532 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 51,622 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 46,939 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 44,091 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 41,259 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 36,387 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 31,927 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 26,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 20,579 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 20,579 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YFG is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver 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 YFG, 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 YFG registered?

YR62 YFG is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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