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YX62 UFC

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,951 mi
Last recorded68,951 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 UFC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 68,951 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 65,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 65,335 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 56,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 56,352 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt wont pull out (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 54,036 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 54,036 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 49,417 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 43,010 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 43,006 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 38,838 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 33,721 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 28,311 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 22,265 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 15,666 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 UFC is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YX62 UFC, 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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YX62 UFC is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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