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YS62 MME

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,531 mi
Last recorded69,531 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 69,531 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 69,531 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 64,357 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (coolant) from thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (beam) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front & rear shock absorbers (4) outer casings corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 59,591 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 59,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 55,135 miles

Nearside Front slight play in suspension top strut mounting

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

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

both front brakes slightly binding

exhaust front flexi pipe damaged but ok

rear axle beam slightly corroded around lower coil spring holders

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2022 55,135 miles

Nearside Front slight play in suspension top strut mounting

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front brakes slightly binding

exhaust front flexi pipe damaged but ok

rear axle beam slightly corroded around lower coil spring holders

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 53,150 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 48,854 miles

Engine sump badly corroded

Exhaust badly corroded in parts

Pass 17 Dec 2019 42,844 miles

exhaust system corroding

Fail 17 Dec 2019 42,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 10 Dec 2018 37,074 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 32,855 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 28,466 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 28,466 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 22,647 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 MME is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MME, 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 MME registered?

YS62 MME is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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