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YT62 JMO

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,746 mi
Last recorded26,746 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 JMO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 26,746 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 26,746 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 23,192 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 19,919 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 19,919 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 17,688 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 15,419 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 15,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 14,578 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

rear wiper blade deteriorated and not fully clearing

Pass 20 Aug 2020 14,071 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 13,265 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 13,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres perishing ./

Pass 10 Aug 2018 12,564 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 11,656 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 10,131 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 8,612 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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YT62 JMO is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT62 JMO, 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 YT62 JMO registered?

YT62 JMO is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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