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BF62 OSA

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,308 mi
Last recorded87,308 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 OSA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 87,308 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 87,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 80,628 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 74,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 67,288 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 67,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 60,388 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 60,314 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 53,904 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 49,087 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 41,967 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 35,427 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 29,126 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 22,850 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 OSA is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OSA, 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 OSA registered?

BF62 OSA is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is BF62 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 OSA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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