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BA11 GMB

2012 Ford Ka

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,562 mi
Last recorded77,562 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA11 GMB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 77,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 76,104 miles

all tyres cracking slightly

both front suspension struts corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2023 74,378 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 72,166 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 69,889 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 67,440 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 67,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 63,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 55,351 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 47,109 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 37,081 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 28,942 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 25,196 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BA11 GMB is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BA11 GMB, 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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BA11 GMB is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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