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BF62 OTB

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,201 mi
Last recorded82,201 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 82,201 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 79,568 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 79,077 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 79,077 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 78,467 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 77,094 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 74,987 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 62,199 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 49,673 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 49,673 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 40,903 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 40,903 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 34,544 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 34,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 23,035 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 13,609 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 OTB 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 75%.

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 OTB, 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 OTB registered?

BF62 OTB is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is BF62 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 OTB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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