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BL61 AVB

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,272 mi
Last recorded10,272 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 AVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 10,272 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 9,970 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 9,638 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 9,253 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 8,730 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 8,249 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 7,949 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 6,792 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 5,803 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 4,989 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 4,055 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 3,618 miles

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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BL61 AVB is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL61 AVB, 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 BL61 AVB registered?

BL61 AVB is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is BL61 AVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 AVB shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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