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BF62 NVT

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,605 mi
Last recorded59,605 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 NVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 59,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 58,365 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 58,365 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 54,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 54,134 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 51,954 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 51,954 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 48,638 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 45,093 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 45,093 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 41,442 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 30 Aug 2018 36,750 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 32,982 miles

exhaust rear clamp corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2017 32,982 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rear clamp corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 28,322 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 23,086 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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BF62 NVT is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BF62 NVT, 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 BF62 NVT registered?

BF62 NVT is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is BF62 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 NVT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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