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BG61 RVL

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 RVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025
Fail 9 Jul 2025

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024
Pass 5 Jul 2023
Pass 4 Jul 2022

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2020 50,240 miles

Exhaust condition very poor Back box and flexi pipe

Pass 5 Sep 2019 49,428 miles

Rear exhaust box poor

Pass 2 Jul 2018 47,072 miles

Exhaust rear box poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 47,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 43,878 miles

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

Offside Front perishing/cracking

Rear tyres getting low and perishing/cracking

Fail 3 Jul 2017 43,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front perishing/cracking

Rear tyres getting low and perishing/cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2016 40,097 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 40,097 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 34,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2014 30,766 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 30,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 RVL is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue 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 BG61 RVL, 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 RVL registered?

BG61 RVL is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is BG61 RVL safe to buy?

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