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A17 BCB

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,122 mi
Last recorded16,122 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 BCB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2025 16,122 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2024 15,576 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 15,075 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 14,621 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2021 14,016 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 13,287 miles

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2019 11,956 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 10,514 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 9,110 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 7,674 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 5,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A17 BCB is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A17 BCB, 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

How do I check the history of A17 BCB?

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What year was A17 BCB registered?

A17 BCB is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is A17 BCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 BCB shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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