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YS12 FBL

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,464 mi
Last recorded107,464 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 107,464 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 107,385 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 100,974 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 100,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 90,087 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 90,052 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/spring hanger corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 78,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 70,498 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 70,472 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 65,089 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 65,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 16 years old, cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 58,951 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 53,284 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 53,284 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 43,705 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 41,448 miles

f/n/s tyre inner & outer edges showing signs of wear

Pass 27 Jul 2016 29,072 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 29,071 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 18,382 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 FBL is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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