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BF12 JUH

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,013 mi
Last recorded33,013 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 33,013 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

rear axel corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 32,581 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 32,581 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 31,978 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 31,384 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 30,681 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 30,141 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 27,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 24,451 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 21,956 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 12,331 miles

o/s front tyre front disks scored n/so/s front top mounts

Pass 13 Jul 2015 10,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 JUH is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JUH, 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 JUH registered?

BF12 JUH is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is BF12 JUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 JUH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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