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YS62 AUE

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,134 mi
Last recorded66,134 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 AUE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 66,134 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 61,990 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top Plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle - Slight Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 61,989 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe To Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top Plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle - Slight Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 58,435 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable mount to axle broken

engine misfire advise further investigation,no warning lamp illuminated at time of test

engine oil level very low

front exhaust flexi mesh split

rear wiper blade rubber torn

surface rust in both front upper top mounts and offside front shock absorber

surface rust in both rear coil springs and beam axle

Pass 23 Aug 2022 55,361 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))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 52,815 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 46,386 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 40,716 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 37,589 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 33,141 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 33,141 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2017 30,567 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT ALSO PERISHING

Pass 2 Sep 2016 23,399 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 16,357 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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YS62 AUE 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 YS62 AUE, 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 YS62 AUE registered?

YS62 AUE is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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