MOT Status
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102,093 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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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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