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YS12 EWP

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,596 mi
Last recorded38,596 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 EWP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 38,596 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 31,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 23,975 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 19,356 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust silencer clamp deteriorating (no leaks and secure)

Pass 17 Dec 2020 19,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 19,178 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 18,270 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 16,716 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 16,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 15,449 miles

Some tread cracking on offside and nearside rear tyres.

Pass 31 May 2016 14,123 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 12,781 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 EWP is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EWP, 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 EWP registered?

YS12 EWP is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YS12 EWP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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