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BG61 BDX

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,650 mi
Last recorded75,650 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 BDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 75,650 miles

offside fog lamp glass cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2024 73,609 miles

corrosion to exhaust

off side front fog lamp glass cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2023 71,509 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 15 Nov 2022 69,170 miles

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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 23 Jun 2022 68,969 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2021 59,452 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 57,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

drivers seat tilt handle missing.

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded away.

front exhaust clamping bracket corroded away.

rear exhaust clamp missing.

Pass 19 Nov 2019 53,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in top mount. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin rusted through.

rear silencer clamp missing.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 45,810 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 37,791 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 30,868 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 24,344 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 22,093 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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BG61 BDX is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG61 BDX, 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 BG61 BDX registered?

BG61 BDX is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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