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YT62 JTY

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,874 mi
Last recorded79,874 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 JTY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 79,874 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 79,868 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 75,141 miles

front coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2024 70,154 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 70,153 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 68,322 miles

front coil springs corroded

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2022 66,342 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2022 66,341 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2021 64,322 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))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 61,398 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 57,765 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 57,765 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 51,705 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2018 51,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s front and rear tyres on limit

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2017 36,259 miles

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

advise front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Aug 2016 29,710 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 21,867 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 JTY is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 JTY, 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 YT62 JTY registered?

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

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