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YS61 UTM

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,212 mi
Last recorded70,212 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 UTM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 70,212 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n\s and o\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 65,901 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mountings both n\s and o\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 61,764 miles

Exhaust noisy and deterioated at rear (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2022 55,795 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 50,849 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 46,437 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 41,177 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 33,818 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 27,700 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 21,610 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 20,085 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 16,607 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 UTM is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UTM, 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 UTM registered?

YS61 UTM is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is YS61 UTM safe to buy?

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