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BK62 VHV

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,026 mi
Last recorded59,026 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 VHV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 59,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel buckled

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))

Offside Front wheel buckled

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 59,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel buckled

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))

Offside Front wheel buckled

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 58,903 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 58,902 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 58,771 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 58,583 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi slightly perished

Pass 6 Nov 2020 35,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes cracking and perishing starting to coming out of suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes cracking and perishing starting to coming out of suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust system in poor condtion/ clamp missing also clamp broken on downpipe

Fail 6 Nov 2020 53,299 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes cracking and perishing starting to coming out of suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes cracking and perishing starting to coming out of suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust system in poor condtion/ clamp missing also clamp broken on downpipe

Pass 14 Oct 2019 43,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front, outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 35,247 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 35,247 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 28,466 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 28,351 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 24,457 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 20,183 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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BK62 VHV is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VHV, 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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BK62 VHV is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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