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BL61 AYX

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,131 mi
Last recorded76,131 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 76,131 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 71,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount shock absorber retaining plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount shock absorber retaining plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 66,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE: Shock absorber retaining plate. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE: Shock absorber retaining plate. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 66,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several throughout tyre caused by perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE: Shock absorber retaining plate. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE: Shock absorber retaining plate. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 59,398 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 52,938 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 47,006 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2019 44,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2018 41,086 miles

engine sump is corroded

outer skin of rear silencer is corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2018 41,083 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

engine sump is corroded

outer skin of rear silencer is corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 36,151 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 30,128 miles

exhaust rear section deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2015 20,797 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 AYX is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AYX, 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 AYX registered?

BL61 AYX is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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