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BD61 HMG

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,427 mi
Last recorded69,427 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 69,427 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier tied down with strap, wobbles but not likely to fall out (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread chipped on bottom edge (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift in top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 1 May 2025 64,915 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 55,336 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 47,701 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 45,070 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 40,503 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 40,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2020 34,917 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 14 Jun 2019 31,324 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 26,740 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 26,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Feathering (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 21,331 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 15,816 miles

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

both front tyres down to 3mm

Pass 26 Jun 2015 9,268 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 HMG 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 BD61 HMG, 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 BD61 HMG registered?

BD61 HMG is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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The MOT history for BD61 HMG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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