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AJ61 BSV

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,321 mi
Last recorded76,321 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 BSV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 76,321 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 76,321 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2024 74,170 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Various suspension components slightly corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 16 Jan 2023 68,485 miles

Various chassis and suspension components heavily corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 14 Jan 2023 68,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Two minor leaks at joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads appear worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Various chassis and suspension components heavily corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 10 Jan 2022 64,747 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 64,746 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 60,869 miles

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

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

exhaust flex joint deteriated

Pass 4 Jan 2020 57,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 52,720 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 47,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 42,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 14 Jan 2017 41,900 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 16 Jan 2016 35,079 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing edges to 2mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 24,868 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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AJ61 BSV is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AJ61 BSV, 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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AJ61 BSV is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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