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BD61 EWA

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,377 mi
Last recorded61,377 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 EWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 61,377 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 61,377 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 57,885 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 53,976 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 53,975 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 48,417 miles

rear silencer clamp missing

rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2023 48,417 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear silencer clamp missing

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 43,690 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 40,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust corrosion on surface cover

Pass 10 Jan 2020 37,419 miles

Rear Exhaust backbox deteriorated.

Fail 9 Jan 2020 37,419 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust backbox deteriorated.

Pass 17 Jan 2019 33,231 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 29,392 miles

front bumper damaged

rear silencer corrosion/peeling

wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2017 25,654 miles

front bumper damaged

rear exhaust silencer corroded

wiper blades deteriorated front/rear

Pass 21 Jan 2016 21,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 17,717 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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BD61 EWA is a 2012 Ford Ka in White 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 BD61 EWA, 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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BD61 EWA is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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