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YX62 UAL

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,402 mi
Last recorded76,402 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 UAL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 76,402 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded off , (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 63,976 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 63,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex leaking plus insecure , (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2023 52,728 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded , (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 47,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex weak . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 43,807 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 43,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 41,366 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 40,484 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 40,421 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 35,133 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 30,194 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 23,364 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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YX62 UAL is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YX62 UAL, 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 YX62 UAL registered?

YX62 UAL is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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