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BF12 CUO

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,443 mi
Last recorded49,443 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 CUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 49,443 miles

Nearside Rear bump - stop insecure

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Rear hand brake travel long

Pass 28 May 2025 46,693 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 46,693 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2024 43,602 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 40,086 miles

Offside Front suspension strut top cup corroded

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 May 2023 40,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front suspension strut top cup corroded

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 May 2022 37,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 36,597 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2020 35,440 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Fail 28 May 2020 35,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Pass 28 May 2019 34,112 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 30,614 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 28,192 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 25,961 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 20,835 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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BF12 CUO is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF12 CUO, 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 BF12 CUO registered?

BF12 CUO is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is BF12 CUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 CUO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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