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YS61 MVF

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,441 mi
Last recorded65,441 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 65,441 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 61,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 61,792 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Front brakes metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 58,524 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavy uneven wear on outer edge - 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking through inner tread - also puncture (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front flexi section exhaust deteriorated - not blowing

small coolant leak

Pass 17 Aug 2022 56,406 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 56,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 51,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section deteriorated and leaking, rear silencer deteriorating and clamp missing but not likely to come detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 45,478 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 45,475 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 37,144 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear silencer deteriated

Fail 6 Jan 2020 37,144 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on side wall underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear silencer deteriated

Pass 14 Jan 2019 29,436 miles

REAR SILENCER DETERIATED

Fail 11 Jan 2019 29,434 miles

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak OS NS FRONTS (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm OS NS REAR TYRES BELOW LIMITS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

REAR SILENCER DETERIATED

Pass 24 Jan 2018 24,532 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 20,504 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 16,265 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 12,109 miles

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

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 MVF is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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