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BJ62 WDW

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,719 mi
Last recorded73,719 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 73,719 miles

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

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

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

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

rear beam axle corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2024 73,719 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leakage (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 70,491 miles

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

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

rear beam axle corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2023 70,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2022 60,336 miles

rear beam axle corroded

exhaust gearbox bracket corroded

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))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 50,621 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust corroded in places

rear axle beam corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing but still supported and not leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2020 40,135 miles

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

exhaust corroded in places, flexi pipe weak

rear exhaust clamp missing but still supported and Not leaking

Fail 17 Oct 2020 39,997 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded in places, flexi pipe weak

rear exhaust clamp missing but still supported and Not leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2019 36,423 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 31,446 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 26,761 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 21,543 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 16,007 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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BJ62 WDW is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ62 WDW, 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 WDW is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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