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BF62 RHE

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,043 mi
Last recorded101,043 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 101,043 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2025 98,166 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 96,947 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 93,859 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 86,275 miles

Central Rear exhaust mounting bracket corrodded/deteriorated

Rear axle corrodded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 78,779 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust deteriorated and clamps missing front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive new sump required corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet stay broken

Pass 26 Aug 2020 70,747 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 62,172 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 49,136 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 35,972 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 23,438 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 11,764 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 RHE is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RHE, 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 RHE registered?

BF62 RHE is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is BF62 RHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 RHE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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