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BF62 OTV

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,415 mi
Last recorded63,415 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 OTV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 63,415 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded - borderline on the offside where the coil spring sits

Fail 18 Aug 2025 63,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded - borderline on the offside where the coil spring sits

Pass 17 Aug 2024 52,799 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 46,273 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 39,468 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 39,468 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 36,894 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 33,250 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 29,571 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 40,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Aug 2017 21,014 miles

Nearside Front mirror does not operate but still ok

Pass 26 Aug 2016 16,077 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 12,507 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 OTV is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTV, 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 OTV registered?

BF62 OTV is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is BF62 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 OTV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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