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YY62 HVH

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,143 mi
Last recorded65,143 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 HVH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 65,143 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 61,573 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 58,594 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 58,594 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust back box rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 51,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 44,524 miles

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

Front Number plate delaminating

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 37,674 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2020 32,589 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 25,157 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 22,876 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 19,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 19,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 15,482 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 12,587 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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YY62 HVH is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YY62 HVH, 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 YY62 HVH registered?

YY62 HVH is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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