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YS12 XAV

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,093 mi
Last recorded102,093 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 102,093 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor damage + slightly loose (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 102,093 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (+ high lambda/CO readings) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split/torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box split + joint corroded/leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor damage + slightly loose (0.1 (b))

Front engine oil well below minimum mark

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake cable insecure re secured with cable tie (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 98,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2024 93,042 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 93,040 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 85,820 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 78,102 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 78,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front wipers smearing

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 70,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 70,890 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 59,761 miles

Central Front Front exhaust flexi and exhaust clamp slightly damaged but still secure

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 51,544 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 42,994 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 33,277 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 24,772 miles

Nearside Rear 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 XAV is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XAV, 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 XAV is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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