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YT12 CPY

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,289 mi
Last recorded81,289 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 CPY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 81,289 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 81,282 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 77,936 miles

Coil spring corroded All four suspension springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 77,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four suspension springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 74,193 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 73,802 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle beam corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2022 73,802 miles

Emissions not tested blow on exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle beam corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2021 68,131 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 67,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 59,764 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 44,983 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 33,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded off

Pass 6 Mar 2017 28,561 miles

o/s wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 21,976 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer showing corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2015 16,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2015 16,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroding

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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YT12 CPY is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YT12 CPY, 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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YT12 CPY is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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