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BG12 XTH

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,633 mi
Last recorded75,633 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 75,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 74,778 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2025 74,770 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 70,911 miles

back axle rusty......................

Fail 16 Apr 2024 70,909 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back axle rusty......................

Pass 25 May 2023 67,314 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 62,951 miles

exhaust in a rusty condition

Fail 25 May 2022 62,945 miles

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

exhaust in a rusty condition

Pass 25 May 2021 59,410 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 59,410 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 55,510 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 81,066 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 44,666 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 39,197 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 39,197 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 35,906 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 28,555 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 XTH 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 XTH, 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 XTH registered?

BG12 XTH is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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