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BL12 ZFS

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,585 mi
Last recorded83,585 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 ZFS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 83,585 miles

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Fail 24 Oct 2024 83,585 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 82,199 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 82,199 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 77,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 71,189 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 66,376 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 66,376 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 60,487 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 53,799 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 43,214 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 31,441 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 17,473 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 ZFS is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZFS, 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 ZFS registered?

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

Is BL12 ZFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 ZFS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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