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YS62 GYA

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,561 mi
Last recorded66,561 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 GYA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 66,561 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 66,554 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2025 66,447 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 66,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction of rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 66,284 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre also damaged outer sidewall and wearing both edges smooth (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Both ferrules have been cut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear parking brake cables slightly insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From backbox joint to mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top mounting has slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear brake hose to wheel cylinder, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear half of front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear brake hose to wheel cylinder, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear half of front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 61,179 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 56,187 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 52,081 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 44,426 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 36,751 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 34,310 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 32,783 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 28,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 28,611 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 23,303 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 16,949 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 16,942 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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 GYA is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YS62 GYA, 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 GYA registered?

YS62 GYA is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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