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YS12 ETU

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,482 mi
Last recorded68,482 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 ETU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 68,482 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 68,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 56,435 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 46,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 39,359 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 39,358 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 29,362 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 29,362 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 35,207 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 19,400 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 17,149 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 13,907 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 11,089 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 8,766 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 6,271 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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YS12 ETU is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS12 ETU, 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 YS12 ETU registered?

YS12 ETU is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is YS12 ETU safe to buy?

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