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YS12 EYH

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

17,334 mi
Last recorded17,334 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 17,334 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 17,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 16,651 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 15,949 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 15,089 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 14,276 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 14,199 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 13,441 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 11,865 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 10,134 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 8,108 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 6,614 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 4,459 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 EYH is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EYH, 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 YS12 EYH registered?

YS12 EYH is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is YS12 EYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 EYH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS12 EYH have outstanding finance?

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