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BL12 PXM

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,456 mi
Last recorded73,456 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 73,456 miles

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

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

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

rear axle corroded at spring holders

Pass 4 Sep 2019 60,609 miles

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

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

Front exhaust flexy outer sleeve is starting to deteriorate.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to wear bars, 175.65.14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 60,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175.65.14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front exhaust flexy outer sleeve is starting to deteriorate.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to wear bars, 175.65.14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 48,702 miles

Central Rear exhaust at joint corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 38,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Aug 2017 38,170 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 30,768 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 30,768 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front brake binding Both sides (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 25,874 miles

Nearside 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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BL12 PXM is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PXM, 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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BL12 PXM is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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