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CX12 YXN

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,938 mi
Last recorded72,938 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 YXN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 72,938 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 72,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear HAND BRAKE EFFORT WEAK 17%

Pass 23 May 2025 71,893 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 71,120 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 69,550 miles

Offside Rear HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW

Pass 11 May 2022 64,700 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight leak corrosion around weld. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle has some corrosion but not weakened.

Fail 11 May 2022 64,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight leak corrosion around weld. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle has some corrosion but not weakened.

Pass 6 May 2021 56,590 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 56,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2020 51,095 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 41,379 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 36,809 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 36,808 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 32,576 miles

o/s front wiper blade deteriorated

o/s rear tyre valve has slight damage evident recomened renewal

rear exhaust corroded with a slight leak of gasses evident

Fail 10 Mar 2017 32,576 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

o/s front wiper blade deteriorated

o/s rear tyre valve has slight damage evident recomened renewal

rear exhaust corroded with a slight leak of gasses evident

Pass 25 Feb 2016 27,367 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 20,377 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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CX12 YXN is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CX12 YXN, 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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CX12 YXN is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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