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BD12 LGG

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,826 mi
Last recorded57,826 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 LGG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 57,826 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 55,507 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 51,923 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 47,928 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 42,957 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 42,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2021 40,379 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 38,336 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 35,175 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2018 32,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 31,873 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 28,249 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 28,248 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 22,012 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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BD12 LGG is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BD12 LGG, 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 BD12 LGG registered?

BD12 LGG is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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