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BD62 VWP

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,961 mi
Last recorded66,961 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 VWP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 66,961 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 63,578 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 63,571 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 54,484 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 39,362 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 32,817 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 30,406 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 28,528 miles

Front flexible exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2018 26,921 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 24,541 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 24,541 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 17,368 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 10,366 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 10,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BD62 VWP is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BD62 VWP, 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 BD62 VWP registered?

BD62 VWP is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is BD62 VWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 VWP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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