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YS12 UEE

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

9,776 mi
Last recorded9,776 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 UEE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 9,776 miles

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

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 9,173 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 8,804 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 8,243 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 7,642 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 7,170 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 7,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 6,223 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 4,998 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 4,229 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 3,391 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 2,477 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 UEE is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UEE, 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 UEE registered?

YS12 UEE is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is YS12 UEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 UEE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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