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BD12 WEW

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,058 mi
Last recorded26,058 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 26,058 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 25,382 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 24,914 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 24,566 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 24,566 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 24,348 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 24,157 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 23,919 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 23,437 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 23,437 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 23,072 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 23,072 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 22,592 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 21,657 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 21,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Offside front (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 20,761 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 WEW is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WEW, 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 WEW registered?

BD12 WEW is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BD12 WEW safe to buy?

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