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CX12 ZSG

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,136 mi
Last recorded71,136 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 71,136 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 64,843 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 63,626 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 63,626 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst to mid-section joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 62,903 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 58,030 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 49,632 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 49,632 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2021 42,950 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 37,726 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 32,739 miles

signs of corrosion on exhaust

Pass 16 Feb 2018 28,257 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 21,350 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 11,291 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 10,864 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 ZSG is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZSG, 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 ZSG registered?

CX12 ZSG is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is CX12 ZSG safe to buy?

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