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BD61 WXP

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,777 mi
Last recorded99,777 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 WXP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 99,777 miles

Coolant leak ()

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sleeving deteriorating (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured loss of amber colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp water inside

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable support bracket detached (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured loss of amber colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 22yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tailgate wont open from outside

Pass 22 Jan 2025 96,589 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp unit water inside

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess support bracket detached (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

tailgate opened from inside release button

Fail 22 Jan 2025 96,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp unit water inside

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess support bracket detached (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

tailgate opened from inside release button

Pass 21 Mar 2024 92,474 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 92,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 86,726 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 86,674 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 80,558 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 80,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,853 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2019 61,852 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 60,733 miles

Clamp missing from exhaust at centre

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 56,949 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 46,185 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 46,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 35,893 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 26,420 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 WXP is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WXP, 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 WXP registered?

BD61 WXP is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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