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BG12 VVA

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,255 mi
Last recorded66,255 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 66,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm left & nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 65,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm left & nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 50,185 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 41,547 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both off side and near side lower arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 40,527 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 40,264 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 35,321 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 31,619 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 25,193 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 16,834 miles

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

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 VVA is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VVA, 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 VVA is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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