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BG12 SVN

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,345 mi
Last recorded68,345 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 SVN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 68,345 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Rear axle corroded

front top mount corroded

original test 22.06.2026 by A. Zaman

Fail 22 Jun 2026 68,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Rear axle corroded

front top mount corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2025 66,549 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 66,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 64,731 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 61,430 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 61,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached pinch bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake calliper retaining pin insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2022 56,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 51,166 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Valve stem slightly misaligned all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 47,411 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,181 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,243 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 32,243 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 28,354 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 22,235 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 22,235 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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 SVN is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SVN, 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 SVN registered?

BG12 SVN is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is BG12 SVN safe to buy?

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