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YX62 ZHE

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,147 mi
Last recorded54,147 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 54,147 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 50,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexy hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexy hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexy hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 47,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 43,875 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 41,173 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2021 35,965 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Nov 2020 33,466 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 30,683 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 25,525 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 20,385 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 20,385 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 16,331 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 12,373 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 ZHE 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 92.3%.

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 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 ZHE, 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 ZHE registered?

YX62 ZHE is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YX62 ZHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX62 ZHE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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