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CA53 YKA

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,063 mi
Last recorded49,063 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 YKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 49,063 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2026 49,047 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2026 87,955 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2026 87,955 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 May 2025 44,224 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 84,544 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 84,544 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 43,038 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 43,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tred (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 81,064 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 81,064 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 41,277 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 77,212 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 40,701 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 73,319 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 39,182 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 68,609 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 37,925 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 65,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 36,818 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 36,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight play in macpherson strut top mount

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in macpherson strut top mount

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to exhaust centre to rear joint

Pass 25 Feb 2019 59,347 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2018 31,798 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE & REAR SECTIONS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2018 51,878 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 51,878 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 26,794 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded . middle/rear joint.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 45,756 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,401 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 22,546 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 27,912 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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CA53 YKA is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA53 YKA, 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 CA53 YKA registered?

CA53 YKA is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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