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CY12 DNX

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,466 mi
Last recorded95,466 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 DNX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 95,466 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 95,447 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 93,005 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 92,142 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 85,523 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 73,787 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 63,677 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 56,970 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 50,089 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 47,727 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,890 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 19,323 miles

o/s/r very slight wheel bearing noise

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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CY12 DNX is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CY12 DNX, 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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CY12 DNX is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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