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YS61 DGU

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,469 mi
Last recorded48,469 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 DGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 48,469 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 43,621 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 36,930 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 31,651 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriated

Pass 28 Dec 2016 27,120 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Dec 2016 27,120 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 22,978 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 18,247 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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YS61 DGU is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YS61 DGU, 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 YS61 DGU registered?

YS61 DGU is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is YS61 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS61 DGU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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