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BL61 FFT

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,901 mi
Last recorded28,901 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 28,901 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 22,647 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 19,139 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 16,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front service brake slight lag in operation compared to nearside

Rear rear parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 30 Nov 2021 14,360 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 12,108 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 8,830 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 8,739 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 8,516 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 7,494 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 6,831 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 5,626 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 FFT is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver 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 FFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL61 FFT registered?

BL61 FFT is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is BL61 FFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 FFT 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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