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BF12 JZN

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

27,965 mi
Last recorded27,965 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 27,965 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 26,556 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 26,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 24,976 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 23,339 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 21,921 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 20,533 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 18,749 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 17,147 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 15,195 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 13,382 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 11,074 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 8,746 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 JZN is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JZN, 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

How do I check the history of BF12 JZN?

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What year was BF12 JZN registered?

BF12 JZN is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BF12 JZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 JZN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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