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BF12 OBW

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,324 mi
Last recorded24,324 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 OBW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 24,324 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 22,424 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 21,129 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 19,112 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2022 17,411 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 15,484 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 14,464 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 10,691 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 7,220 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 3,824 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 2,506 miles

tyres starting to perrish

Pass 26 Feb 2015 1,940 miles

tyre sidewalls starting to perrish

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 OBW is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OBW, 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 OBW?

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What year was BF12 OBW registered?

BF12 OBW is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BF12 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 OBW shows 12 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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