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YS61 DJU

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,967 mi
Last recorded139,967 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 DJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 139,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 139,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 128,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 128,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint 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 Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 119,609 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 67,695 miles

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

offside front suspension arm inner rubber bush is perished

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 4 Oct 2022 67,695 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front suspension arm inner rubber bush is perished

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 20 Sep 2021 53,440 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 46,953 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 41,518 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 41,517 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road directly infront of driver (3.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 41,503 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Silenced corroded not holed at time of test

Pass 19 Sep 2018 35,130 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 bulb out in hi level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm and perished - 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer corroded and minor leak of exhaust gases

Fail 19 Sep 2018 35,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 bulb out in hi level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm & punctured - 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm - 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm and perished - 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer corroded and minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 22 Sep 2017 28,490 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges, ns rear tyre worn on outter edge and cracking to side wall

exhaust rusting

Pass 26 Sep 2016 21,794 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 18,841 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 14,526 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 DJU is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DJU, 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 DJU registered?

YS61 DJU is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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