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BG12 LHN

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,768 mi
Last recorded45,768 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 LHN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 45,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear aqxle corrded

Fail 18 Apr 2026 45,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear clamp defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has cuts inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 37,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 37,131 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 26,311 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 19,308 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 17,363 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 14,152 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 10,935 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 9,072 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 5,638 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 5,201 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 5,091 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 2,764 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 LHN is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LHN, 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 LHN registered?

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

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