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YX12 TVK

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,601 mi
Last recorded74,601 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 TVK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 74,601 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

trims and covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2025 72,704 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 May 2024 69,465 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 66,516 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust system corroded

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 May 2022 63,145 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush also casing heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 May 2021 60,660 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2020 59,076 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 56,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 53,812 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 51,109 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 49,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

small oil leaks

Pass 26 May 2015 45,393 miles

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

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 TVK is a 2012 Ford Ka in White 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 TVK, 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 YX12 TVK registered?

YX12 TVK is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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