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BL12 XFC

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,984 mi
Last recorded100,984 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 100,984 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 94,444 miles

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Sep 2024 94,444 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Sep 2023 89,153 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s top suspension washers and nuts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f brake wear indicator wire broken

Pass 12 Sep 2022 85,281 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system, slight deterioration

rear exhaust, hard against body, causing vibration,, recommend attention

Fail 26 Aug 2022 85,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread out of shape, also split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear system joint, clamp missing,, system secure at present (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated recommend check (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level, recommend check

exhaust system, slight deterioration

Pass 19 Aug 2020 78,413 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 78,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 70,528 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 70,494 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 60,895 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 60,855 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,634 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 50,634 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 40,836 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 29,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 29,451 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 XFC is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BL12 XFC, 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 XFC is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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