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YY12 FBU

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,538 mi
Last recorded30,538 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 FBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 30,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 28,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 25,940 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on protectors (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 24,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top bearing has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 22,212 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust end box clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 20,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust end box outer shell corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 19,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer skin of exhaust box corroded badly and starting to come away

Pass 18 Mar 2019 17,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not detached

Fail 18 Mar 2019 17,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not detached

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 15,406 miles

advise exhaust back box corroded...... not blowing

advise front number plate damaged and delaminated slightly.....

advise rear coil springs corroded and worn, but not snapped

Fail 19 Mar 2018 15,406 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers split..... (8.2.2)

advise exhaust back box corroded...... not blowing

advise front number plate damaged and delaminated slightly.....

advise rear coil springs corroded and worn, but not snapped

Pass 14 Mar 2017 12,931 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 10,592 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 10,592 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 7,781 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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YY12 FBU is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY12 FBU, 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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YY12 FBU is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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