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BG62 TYD

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,228 mi
Last recorded39,228 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 TYD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 39,228 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 37,002 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 36,401 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 35,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 34,485 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 34,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 33,139 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 31,976 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 29,902 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 25,646 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

minor cracks in o/s/f outer tyres

Pass 28 Oct 2016 19,876 miles

Nearside Front wearing outer edge and side wall damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2015 15,362 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 15,362 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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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BG62 TYD 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 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 BG62 TYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG62 TYD registered?

BG62 TYD is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 November 2012.

Is BG62 TYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 TYD 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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