MOT Status
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94,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension Top mounting worn.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
rear axle slightly corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Offside indicator repeater lens missing
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower shock absorbers slightly corroded
Rear axle slightly corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower shock absorbers slightly corroded
Rear axle slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust rear silencer box outer skin deteriorated
exhaust rear silencer box outer skin deteriorated
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YS12 SWY is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?
YS12 SWY is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2012.
Is YS12 SWY safe to buy?
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