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BL61 FAU

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,204 mi
Last recorded100,204 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 FAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 100,204 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertray fitted / ubcc

Fail 31 Jul 2025 100,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 91,880 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 83,191 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 83,191 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 75,388 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust has minor leak

multi colour panels (vehicle accident repaired)

Pass 19 Jun 2021 68,918 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 56,904 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 50,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 45,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 45,167 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 38,487 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 30,701 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 22,895 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 FAU is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BL61 FAU, 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 FAU registered?

BL61 FAU is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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