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BF12 CYC

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,890 mi
Last recorded38,890 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 CYC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 38,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 36,129 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2019 31,932 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 25,677 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2018 25,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake performance not tested Pads metal to metal (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 16,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 May 2017 16,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 12,808 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 12,808 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 9,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 9,862 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 CYC is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BF12 CYC, 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 CYC registered?

BF12 CYC is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is BF12 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 CYC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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