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CA61 HTN

2012 Ford Ka

Pink Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,363 mi
Last recorded132,363 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 HTN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 132,363 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 124,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play n/s/f top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 113,652 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 109,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 104,861 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive possible coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 104,861 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive possible coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 99,861 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 99,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 93,425 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 93,425 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 82,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2019 82,741 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 77,215 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 77,215 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 70,620 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 70,620 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 61,044 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 46,797 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 46,549 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 HTN is a 2012 Ford Ka in Pink with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA61 HTN registered?

CA61 HTN is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 February 2012.

Is CA61 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA61 HTN shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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