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BL12 AZJ

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,808 mi
Last recorded82,808 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 AZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 82,808 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 82,800 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 82,797 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 05' - Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 17' - Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 81,847 miles

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

bonnet stay clip broken

front exhaust bracket corroded and broken

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2022 80,912 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 79,220 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 4 Mar 2021 77,687 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in treads

Fail 24 Feb 2021 77,674 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both rear tyres cracking in treads

n/s & o/s front lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 20 Feb 2020 75,317 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 66,154 miles

Airfilter box missing and also airfilter

Pass 28 Feb 2018 62,712 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 62,712 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 50,597 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 36,322 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection to adult belt

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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BL12 AZJ is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL12 AZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL12 AZJ registered?

BL12 AZJ is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is BL12 AZJ safe to buy?

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