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BF62 ZTK

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,986 mi
Last recorded62,986 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 62,986 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 62,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources ONLY 1 NO PLATE LIGHT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 58,719 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 58,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 57,679 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 55,636 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 54,821 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 54,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 53,152 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 38,052 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 24,368 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 18,587 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 12,746 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 ZTK 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 76.9%.

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 ZTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF62 ZTK registered?

BF62 ZTK is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is BF62 ZTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 ZTK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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