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YY12 FET

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,994 mi
Last recorded24,994 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 FET
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 24,994 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 24,275 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both sides front shock absorber corroded and light misting of oil

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 22,130 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on its outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 21,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 20,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2021 19,731 miles

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2020 19,302 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shockers have corrosion to the base (5.3.2 (b))

back box is corroded but no holes present

Pass 29 Apr 2019 18,220 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 16,180 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 13,194 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 9,874 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 7,626 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 FET is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FET, 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 FET is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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