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YY62 KVX

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,224 mi
Last recorded96,224 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 KVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 96,224 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 93,976 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 93,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 88,932 miles

Nearside Rear suspention bump stop detached

Nearside Rear tyre slight surface cracks in wall

Offside Front tyre worn near limit

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear tyre wall surface cracks

Rear main silencer slight leak

Rear subframe /anti roll bar some corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2022 75,520 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 75,520 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 67,251 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 67,251 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front and rear exhaust joint u bolt clamps missing,exhaust secure and no fumes being emitted

Pass 1 Sep 2020 61,146 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 49,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Mar 2018 40,948 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 33,904 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 25,485 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 15,912 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 KVX is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KVX, 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 YY62 KVX registered?

YY62 KVX is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is YY62 KVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY62 KVX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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