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YY62 KWC

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,849 mi
Last recorded66,849 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 KWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 66,849 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Both front tyres edges worn and perished

Rear axle corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2025 66,048 miles

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting

Both front shocks corroded and damp

Both front tyres edges worn

Rear axle/lower spring cups corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 62,091 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 62,091 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box broken and not attached to rest of exhaust (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 59,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 59,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 58,045 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 55,680 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 52,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 47,135 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 34,657 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 21,663 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 14,066 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 KWC is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 KWC, 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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YY62 KWC is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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