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CY12 KRD

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,180 mi
Last recorded97,180 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 KRD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 97,180 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 94,336 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 92,463 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 90,102 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 90,102 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 87,305 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 81,952 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 76,912 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 72,026 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o\s rear

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n\s and o\s rear top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o\s front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 63,629 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 54,100 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,407 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 31,611 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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CY12 KRD is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue 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 CY12 KRD, 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 CY12 KRD registered?

CY12 KRD is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 August 2012.

Is CY12 KRD safe to buy?

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