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BF12 FJJ

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,263 mi
Last recorded124,263 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 FJJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 124,263 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 119,829 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 108,847 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 95,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 95,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 82,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 78,768 miles

hand brake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 19 May 2020 73,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 64,567 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 64,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the connections (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 61,771 miles

both headlamps slightly deteriorating

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 55,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both headlights cracking but not affecting the beam image

exhaust corroded

winter tyres fitted

Fail 9 May 2017 55,361 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both headlights cracking but not affecting the beam image

exhaust corroded

winter tyres fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 48,168 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,523 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 46,523 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 33,571 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,571 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 FJJ is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FJJ, 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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BF12 FJJ is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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