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YX12 TUY

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,653 mi
Last recorded62,653 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 TUY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2026 62,653 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 50,815 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2024 40,017 miles

Engine sump corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both mountings corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 39,968 miles

Engine sump corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 39,514 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 38,280 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 37,951 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 36,508 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear and front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 34,817 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 32,924 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 31,274 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 24,078 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front brake slightly binding

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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YX12 TUY is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YX12 TUY, 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 YX12 TUY registered?

YX12 TUY is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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