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CA53 YMA

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,080 mi
Last recorded186,080 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 YMA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 186,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 112,334 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 112,334 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 107,427 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Sump corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 94,268 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jun 2018 94,268 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 May 2017 72,396 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust clamp missing off rear silencer but secure

Pass 10 Jul 2015 34,750 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Jul 2015 34,750 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 YMA is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA53 YMA, 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 YMA registered?

CA53 YMA is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is CA53 YMA safe to buy?

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