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YT12 EHO

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,440 mi
Last recorded116,440 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 EHO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 116,440 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 114,019 miles

Coolant leak Radiator

No spare wheel found in vehicle

Fail 29 Jul 2025 114,019 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak Radiator

Exhaust corroded and joint clamp missing

No spare wheel found in vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2024 105,804 miles

Nearside Front wheel dented on inner rim

front exhaust clamp rotted through,rear one missing on exhaust and back box skinning

Fail 7 Aug 2024 105,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning inner sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible hanging out of spring support mount (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel dented on inner rim

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

front exhaust clamp rotted through,rear one missing on exhaust and back box skinning

Pass 16 Aug 2023 101,660 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 102,660 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 95,573 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 95,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 88,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 88,174 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 81,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 81,943 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,692 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,253 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 51,393 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 39,797 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,787 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YT12 EHO is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YT12 EHO, 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 YT12 EHO registered?

YT12 EHO is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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