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YS61 VYP

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,683 mi
Last recorded80,683 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 80,683 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 76,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Plus disc corrosion . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 72,678 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 67,042 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp rotten. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 61,629 miles

Nearside Rear Silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2020 56,330 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 51,667 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 45,434 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 38,743 miles

Front Tyres worn on inside .

Half litre 5/40 oil .

Fail 14 Dec 2017 38,743 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyres worn on inside .

Half litre 5/40 oil .

Pass 20 Dec 2016 30,507 miles

Rear Exhaust box corrosion.

Fail 20 Dec 2016 30,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp missing. (7.1.1)

5/40 engine oil 1L.

Rear Exhaust box corrosion.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 22,068 miles

Rear Exhaust box corrosion.

Pass 29 Dec 2014 14,694 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 VYP is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VYP, 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 VYP registered?

YS61 VYP is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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The MOT history for YS61 VYP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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