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YS12 XPD

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,470 mi
Last recorded69,470 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 XPD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 69,470 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 69,470 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 67,235 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 62,243 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

both front shockers corroded

exhaust corroded and weak

sump corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2022 54,023 miles

Nearside Front mirror taped up but secure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear facing bushes cracking and peeling BORDERLINE PASS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sump corroded slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2021 45,936 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 39,104 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 30,056 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 21,149 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 13,075 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 7,981 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 3,329 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 XPD is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver 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 XPD, 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 XPD registered?

YS12 XPD is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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