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BF62 UOD

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,617 mi
Last recorded78,617 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 UOD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 78,617 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 71,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 63,311 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 63,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 54,869 miles

exhaust front bracket corroded & broken

Pass 15 Jul 2022 47,760 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 47,070 miles

Front exhaust joint clamp missing

Front exhaust mounting bracket deteriorating/corroded

Rear exhaust joint clamp missing

Pass 20 Aug 2020 44,004 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 0.4mm useable tread remaining 175/6514 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.4mm useable tread remaining 175/6514 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 39,636 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 39,636 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 32,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 32,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 27,479 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 20,409 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer egge

Pass 20 Aug 2015 14,241 miles

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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 UOD is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UOD, 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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BF62 UOD is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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