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YT12 YSD

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,066 mi
Last recorded54,066 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 YSD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 54,066 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 51,316 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 48,035 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 47,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper top mount cup corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper top mount cup corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear rear exhaust box corroded, internals broken up inside and rattling

Pass 16 Aug 2022 46,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 46,094 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 42,179 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 35,223 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 32,203 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 25,350 miles

Rear silencer flaking

Fail 23 Feb 2018 25,350 miles

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

Rear silencer flaking

Pass 27 Feb 2017 19,102 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and n/s screw in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 13,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 10,597 miles

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

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 YSD is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT12 YSD registered?

YT12 YSD is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YT12 YSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 YSD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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