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BF12 TZH

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,402 mi
Last recorded119,402 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 TZH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 119,402 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 119,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 109,423 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 93,944 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 93,944 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 76,720 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 76,720 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 63,845 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 51,533 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 51,503 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 47,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

backbox deteriorated

exhaust clamp split

Pass 16 Dec 2016 41,435 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated but not blowing

Exhaust mount detached due to corrosion

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 175/65/14 ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 35,324 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 28,320 miles

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

Rear 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 TZH is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TZH, 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 TZH registered?

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

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