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CA12 LFT

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,989 mi
Last recorded71,989 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 LFT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Dec 2021 71,989 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 39,289 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 37,055 miles

Front brake pads worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2019 33,954 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 28,374 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 23,284 miles

Both strut top mounts corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 18,639 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 14,693 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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CA12 LFT is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 CA12 LFT, 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 CA12 LFT registered?

CA12 LFT is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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