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CA61 CSY

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,527 mi
Last recorded102,527 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 CSY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2024 102,527 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened strong advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 99,794 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 arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 97,467 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 97,467 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 95,624 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 94,875 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 87,477 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 74,214 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and separated.

Slight blow front flexy to rear silencer joint.

Fail 12 Jan 2018 74,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/s/r tyre on legal limit.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and separated.

Slight blow front flexy to rear silencer joint.

Pass 6 Jan 2017 56,941 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 41,346 miles

Exhaust inter to rear silencer joint, clamp corroded.

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin started to separate.

N/s/f tyre on legal limit.

N/s/r tyre near legal limit.

Play/wear n/s/f top suspension mount.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 28,024 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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CA61 CSY is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA61 CSY, 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 CA61 CSY registered?

CA61 CSY is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is CA61 CSY safe to buy?

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