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BG12 KBJ

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,743 mi
Last recorded60,743 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 KBJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 60,743 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 60,697 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 60,656 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 60,653 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 56,044 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 May 2017 52,986 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 37,022 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 24,882 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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BG12 KBJ is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG12 KBJ, 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 BG12 KBJ registered?

BG12 KBJ is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is BG12 KBJ safe to buy?

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