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CA12 LHB

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,128 mi
Last recorded24,128 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 LHB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 24,128 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 23,444 miles

general corrosion under side

Pass 23 May 2024 23,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 22,755 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 22,723 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 22,604 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 22,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 22,372 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 22,038 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 21,598 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 20,132 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 18,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 15,404 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 15,404 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 LHB is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver 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 CA12 LHB, 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 LHB registered?

CA12 LHB is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is CA12 LHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 LHB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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