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BG12 VVX

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,380 mi
Last recorded70,380 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 70,380 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 68,828 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 66,510 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 60,233 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 59,029 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 55,667 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 52,706 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 47,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 41,091 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 41,091 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2017 35,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 27,678 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 20,283 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 VVX is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VVX, 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 VVX registered?

BG12 VVX is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is BG12 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 VVX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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