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BF62 UMC

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,033 mi
Last recorded71,033 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 UMC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 71,033 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 71,033 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 68,574 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 66,878 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 64,824 miles

both front shock casings corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 62,148 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 13 Sep 2021 57,453 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 53,757 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 52,751 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 46,083 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 38,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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 24 Sep 2016 31,631 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 23,657 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 UMC is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UMC, 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 UMC registered?

BF62 UMC is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is BF62 UMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 UMC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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