MOT Status
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73,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective Front clamps deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlight lens cloudy ,beam pattern ok
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust mounting defective Front clamps deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlight lens cloudy ,beam pattern ok
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Both headlight lenses cloudy , beam pattern ok
Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust pipe clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front headlight lens deteriorating
exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating
nearside & offside front lower arms, rear bushes heavily deteriorated & close to excess
rear axle corroded
rear exhaust silencer corroding & deteriorating
sump corroding
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front headlight lens deteriorating
exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating
nearside & offside front lower arms, rear bushes heavily deteriorated & close to excess
rear axle corroded
rear exhaust silencer corroding & deteriorating
sump corroding
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear box outer skin corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reverse light inoperative
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear box outer skin corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reverse light inoperative
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF12 YUV is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 YUV, 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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BF12 YUV is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 March 2012.
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