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BG61 RWE

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,003 mi
Last recorded49,003 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 RWE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 49,003 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 42,271 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 38,355 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 38,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 35,159 miles

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Aug 2021 31,870 miles

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 May 2020 28,839 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Jan 2019 24,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres cracking

both front shock absorber top mountings slightly corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2018 19,352 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all 4 tyres cracking

exhaust deteriorated

front suspension top mountings slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2018 19,352 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all 4 tyres cracking

exhaust deteriorated

front suspension top mountings slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 16,185 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer sidewall perishing ()

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 6 Jan 2016 13,127 miles

offside rear tyre has a nail

offside rear tyre outer sidewall shows signs of perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2015 9,380 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 RWE is a 2012 Ford Ka in White 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 BG61 RWE, 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 RWE registered?

BG61 RWE is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is BG61 RWE safe to buy?

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