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YX12 WCG

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,357 mi
Last recorded86,357 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 86,357 miles

All round underneath vehicle corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from front pipe and back box joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and tyre cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 79,695 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2025 79,642 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 72,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe starting to crack just before joint with back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 31 Jul 2023 66,487 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 58,823 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 52,718 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 52,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 49,923 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 45,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 39,676 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft seal leaking

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 33,351 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 33,351 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 33,248 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,837 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 32,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 26,244 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,530 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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YX12 WCG is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX12 WCG, 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 WCG registered?

YX12 WCG is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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