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BG12 HRU

2012 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,391 mi
Last recorded64,391 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 HRU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 64,391 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 64,391 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 49,408 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil X2 (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 33,793 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 33,793 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 33,683 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 29,445 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 29,445 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2021 24,391 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 24,391 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 16,433 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 15,474 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 14,280 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 10,563 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 6,236 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 5,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BG12 HRU is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BG12 HRU, 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

How do I check the history of BG12 HRU?

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What year was BG12 HRU registered?

BG12 HRU is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is BG12 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 HRU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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