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YS62 HGU

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,322 mi
Last recorded33,322 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 HGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 33,322 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 29,141 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 25,492 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 23,507 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 23,506 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both deep crackig on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 21,369 miles

Offside Front top mount slight play

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 17,675 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 13,061 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 5,146 miles

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Pass 6 Dec 2017 1,310 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 1,128 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 894 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 HGU is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HGU, 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 HGU registered?

YS62 HGU is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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The MOT history for YS62 HGU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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