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YT62 WMD

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,325 mi
Last recorded94,325 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 94,325 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 94,300 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 87,964 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 87,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 79,488 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 76,267 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 76,257 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 68,797 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 63,910 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust clamp broken

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 15 Sep 2020 63,910 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust clamp broken

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 17 Sep 2019 56,078 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 49,216 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 49,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 40,924 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,905 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 34,902 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 28,611 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE PUNCTURED

Offside Front BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRE DISCONECTED

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 WMD is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WMD, 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 WMD registered?

YT62 WMD is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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