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YS61 BBE

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,913 mi
Last recorded102,913 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 BBE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 102,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm, worn on edges, *195/50/15* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 102,911 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak from centre pipe to rear silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre pipe to rear silencer join (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm, worn on edges, *195/50/15* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 98,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 98,297 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 95,032 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to o/s/f wing and bumper corner

Fail 20 Jan 2023 94,953 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure headlight brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to o/s/f wing and bumper corner

Pass 12 Jan 2022 90,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush showing wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 86,491 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 76,156 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 76,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 62,150 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2018 62,050 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 54,065 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 54,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 44,555 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 33,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise rear exhaust slight rusting

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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YS61 BBE is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YS61 BBE, 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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YS61 BBE is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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