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YR12 MJX

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,999 mi
Last recorded93,999 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 MJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 93,999 miles

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

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

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

Offside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 91,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 91,011 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear axle brake pipe mountings attached by tie-wraps but secure

Fail 13 Mar 2024 91,011 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases will not meet emmisions limits as exhaust leak was 1.04 at lowest, limit is 1.03 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet inop (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear axle brake pipe mountings attached by tie-wraps but secure

Pass 7 Mar 2023 89,794 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 87,654 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front section clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zoneA (3.2 (a) (i))

air filter box rubber bushes worn

drivers sun yisor needs securing up

Fail 2 Mar 2022 87,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section flexi +tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front section clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zoneA (3.2 (a) (i))

air filter box rubber bushes worn

drivers sun yisor needs securing up

Pass 5 Mar 2021 82,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front section clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn off (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front struts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 82,275 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front section clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn off (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front struts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 76,090 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust tail box oputer skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2019 70,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 70,971 miles

Exhaust system insecure front section bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle to tail sleeve joint clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 68,505 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front struts (2.7.3)

exhaust tail box ouiter skin deteriorated

first 4 notches on handbrake is free travel

Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,927 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces deteriorated will need replacing when pads due (3.5.1i)

exhaust tail box outer skin deteriorating

Fail 3 Mar 2017 61,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush split (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort little effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment certain amount of tolerance is acceptable as in n/s/f but o/s/f excessive (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint part of bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces deteriorated will need replacing when pads due (3.5.1i)

exhaust tail box outer skin deteriorating

first 5 notches on handbrake is free travel

Pass 16 Feb 2016 53,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 53,944 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,648 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres cracking in tread

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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YR12 MJX is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YR12 MJX, 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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YR12 MJX is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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