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2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,419 mi
Last recorded115,419 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 NLG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 115,419 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 115,489 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excessive wear on inner. ! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessive wear on inner / cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Low tread / out of shape. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wing / wheel arch slighty damaged / no sharp edges.

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box deteriorating. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 103,813 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 100,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box deteriorating. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 100,540 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box deteriorating. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 95,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 1/4 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded on last skin

Pass 23 Jun 2020 87,734 miles

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

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

advise offside rear tyre side wall cracking & perishing

Fail 23 Jun 2020 87,734 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

advise offside rear tyre side wall cracking & perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2019 83,867 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 80,665 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 76,726 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres low on tread

Nearside gearbox seal leaking

Pass 25 Jun 2016 73,091 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 61,539 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 61,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 NLG is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD12 NLG, 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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BD12 NLG is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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