MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle pipe exess leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear AXLE CORRODED
Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leaking from boot floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leaking from boot floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust system insecure front pipe to engine (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 50 R15) (Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YS61 VLU is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black 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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?
YS61 VLU is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 February 2012.
Is YS61 VLU safe to buy?
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