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YT62 WOC

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,206 mi
Last recorded71,206 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 WOC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 71,206 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 68,508 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 64,260 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 56,640 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front strut top mount has slight movement

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 56,640 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front strut top mount has slight movement

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 48,453 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 48,453 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake low reading

Pass 26 Aug 2021 40,335 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 40,335 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 38,543 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 31 Aug 2020 38,543 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 4 Apr 2019 30,105 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking ex on sidewalls. NSR tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust tail box to middle pipe securing clamp missing. Tail box still feels secure (no movement)

exhaust front to middle pipe securing clamp ex deteriorated (corroding away)

Fail 3 Apr 2019 30,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished/cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted flexy hose routed incorrectly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking ex on sidewalls. NSR tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust tail box to middle pipe securing clamp missing. Tail box still feels secure (no movement)

exhaust front to middle pipe securing clamp ex deteriorated (corroding away)

Pass 26 Apr 2018 26,111 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 26,110 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 23,726 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2016 18,918 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 15,581 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 WOC is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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