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BK62 BGE

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,148 mi
Last recorded72,148 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 BGE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 72,148 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 72,139 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Air fresheners etc (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 65,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 65,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 60,226 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 54,130 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 46,068 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 40,682 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 35,255 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2018 28,256 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 28,256 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 20,145 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 13,237 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

top up engine oil 1 litre

Fail 7 Sep 2016 13,237 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

top up engine oil 1 litre

Pass 30 Sep 2015 8,735 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 8,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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BK62 BGE is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK62 BGE, 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 BK62 BGE registered?

BK62 BGE is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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