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YY12 CKA

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,240 mi
Last recorded69,240 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 CKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 69,240 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 66,726 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 66,726 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 63,578 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 60,640 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 57,059 miles

Bonnet stay detached

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 51,743 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 46,691 miles

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear exhaust silencer "skinning"

Pass 27 Sep 2018 38,758 miles

Nearside Front door handle insecure

Rear silencer ''skinning''

Fail 27 Sep 2018 38,758 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front door handle insecure

Rear silencer ''skinning''

Pass 16 Oct 2017 27,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 27,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 18,909 miles

advise front wipers poor.......

Fail 20 Oct 2016 18,909 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

advise front wipers poor.......

Pass 13 Oct 2015 10,740 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 9,072 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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YY12 CKA 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 75%.

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 YY12 CKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY12 CKA registered?

YY12 CKA is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 2012.

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