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YS12 SYJ

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,261 mi
Last recorded108,261 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 108,261 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 101,494 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 94,320 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 88,814 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 76,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 60,505 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 60,396 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 47,112 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 38,335 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 23,424 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 SYJ is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

YS12 SYJ is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 August 2012.

Is YS12 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 SYJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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