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YT12 MXO

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,873 mi
Last recorded65,873 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 MXO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 65,873 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 56,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 49,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 45,536 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 39,885 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 34,781 miles

Rear exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2020 32,118 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 31,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 31,229 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm inner rear bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 29,698 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 29,696 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 26,322 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 21,929 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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YT12 MXO is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YT12 MXO, 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 MXO registered?

YT12 MXO is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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