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CX12 YZV

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,118 mi
Last recorded47,118 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 47,118 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 44,911 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 44,911 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 41,501 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear general corrosion to rear

Pass 23 Mar 2023 37,286 miles

Central exhaust section corroded

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 33,372 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 30,053 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 27,364 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 22,078 miles

Central exhaust is corroded

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 16,973 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 14,358 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 11,193 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 8,041 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 YZV is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CX12 YZV, 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 CX12 YZV registered?

CX12 YZV is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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