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YS61 MWO

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,634 mi
Last recorded86,634 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 86,634 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing Corroded

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 86,634 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing Corroded

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 81,023 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 71,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (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))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 71,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 64,421 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 64,421 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 61,182 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 61,182 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2020 56,734 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 50,537 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 42,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 42,805 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 32,397 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 32,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 28,187 miles

both front tyres cracking sidewall

n/s handbrake cable mount brocken

n/s rear tyre cracking sidewall

o/s front tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2015 17,291 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 MWO 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 64.7%.

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

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