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BF12 JWU

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,089 mi
Last recorded55,089 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 55,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 53,669 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 52,611 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 50,049 miles

Back Box Corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 44,806 miles

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 40,177 miles

Back Box outer skin peeling

Pass 8 Feb 2021 35,409 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corodded

Pass 22 Feb 2020 30,770 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 24,394 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 19,547 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 14,581 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 13,788 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 9,878 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 JWU is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF12 JWU registered?

BF12 JWU is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is BF12 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 JWU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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