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B17 SGA

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,250 mi
Last recorded56,250 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 SGA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 56,250 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 56,249 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 50,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 45,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 39,852 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 38,025 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive around thermostat area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 38,025 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive around thermostat area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 36,680 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

whole exhaust system deteriorating but not blowing

Pass 2 Jan 2020 35,037 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2020 35,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre getting low on tread edges

Pass 17 Jan 2019 30,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 24,946 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 19,449 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 19,449 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres worn very low

Pass 30 Jan 2016 13,926 miles

front tyres worn

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre treads stepped

Fail 30 Jan 2016 13,926 miles

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

front tyres worn

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre treads stepped

Pass 26 Feb 2015 9,564 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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B17 SGA is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 B17 SGA, 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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What year was B17 SGA registered?

B17 SGA is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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