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BG12 VTW

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,660 mi
Last recorded76,660 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 76,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 65,033 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 56,055 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 50,299 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 50,299 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 46,756 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 44,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 41,908 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 41,908 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing between rear and centre reseal and new clamp (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 37,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 37,546 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14" aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 33,450 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 30,104 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and blowing slightly (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 30,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint part of arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and blowing slightly (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 21,833 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer In Poor Condition

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 VTW is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VTW, 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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BG12 VTW is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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