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BJ62 MBY

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,804 mi
Last recorded94,804 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 MBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 94,804 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing-exhaust still secure

Pass 4 Aug 2025 89,929 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 83,159 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 77,880 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe flexible join damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing also sweating (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 73,234 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 70,524 miles

Engine sump corroded

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 67,261 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 67,261 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 65,535 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 53,819 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 40,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet support missing

Pass 1 Oct 2016 36,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet stay missing

Fail 1 Oct 2016 36,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet stay missing

Pass 22 Oct 2015 21,554 miles

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

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

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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BJ62 MBY is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ62 MBY, 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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BJ62 MBY is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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