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YS12 MOU

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,409 mi
Last recorded71,409 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 71,409 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 71,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 68,254 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 68,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 64,934 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 61,473 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 57,184 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 52,185 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 49,868 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 45,230 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 39,600 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 36,939 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 31,414 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 22,866 miles

Near side rear handbrake cable outer sleeve split

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 MOU is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MOU, 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 MOU registered?

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

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