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YT12 YTM

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,136 mi
Last recorded64,136 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 64,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 64,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 62,255 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 62,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 60,466 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 58,061 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front top cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear exhaust outer casing corroded

front flexi on exhaust

Pass 5 Jan 2021 55,416 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded . but not blowing

slight movement in o/s top rear shocker bush

slight play in n/s front top strut bush

sump corroded and slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2020 52,555 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexi front blowing

exhaust outer casing

Pass 3 Jan 2019 43,969 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

front flexi exhaust

Pass 4 Jan 2018 35,473 miles

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 30 Dec 2016 22,248 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 18,847 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 15,601 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 YTM is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YTM, 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 YTM registered?

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

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