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BL12 WTD

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,223 mi
Last recorded88,223 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 88,223 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 88,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2025 82,857 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 82,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 75,210 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 68,952 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 58,930 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 46,278 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 46,278 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 41,154 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 32,741 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Kerbed (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 22,557 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 22,557 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 17,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65 r 14 82 t (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 12,010 miles

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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 WTD is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red 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 BL12 WTD, 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 BL12 WTD registered?

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

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