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YT12 UMG

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,081 mi
Last recorded150,081 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 150,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 147,066 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 147,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 143,195 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 143,195 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 137,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 137,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 130,413 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 123,156 miles

Central Front Coolant Leak from front of engine

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R15 82h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R15 82h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 116,253 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 116,088 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 88,516 miles

exhaust rear box outer shell in poor cond

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2017 60,591 miles

exhaust rear box metal outer shell in poor cond.

Fail 2 Feb 2017 60,590 miles

Ball joint has excessive play o/s bottom. (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear box metal outer shell in poor cond.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 39,487 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,916 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 UMG 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 YT12 UMG, 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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YT12 UMG is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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