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YS62 LKM

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,333 mi
Last recorded85,333 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 85,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to brake 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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to brake 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2025 79,163 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 71,272 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 66,722 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 66,719 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2022 63,556 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 57,999 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 51,735 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 41,096 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 35,873 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 35,873 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,233 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,979 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 28,912 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 LKM is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red 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 LKM, 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 LKM registered?

YS62 LKM is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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