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BG62 ZVN

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,375 mi
Last recorded77,375 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 77,375 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 77,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 69,104 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 58,268 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2023 48,935 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 48,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 47,699 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 43,128 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 42,931 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 42,015 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 40,126 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 38,540 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 36,638 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust clap broken

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 27,138 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 27,094 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 ZVN is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZVN, 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 BG62 ZVN registered?

BG62 ZVN is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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