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YY12 SXO

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,306 mi
Last recorded43,306 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 SXO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 43,306 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 41,934 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 40,102 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 38,306 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective clamps corroded/rotten (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 36,832 miles

(front exhaust mount corroded)

Pass 24 Jul 2020 34,825 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 32,348 miles

Front exhaust clamp coroded

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 30,393 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 28,009 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 25,644 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 25,644 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 23,462 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 SXO is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY12 SXO registered?

YY12 SXO is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 August 2012.

Is YY12 SXO safe to buy?

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