MOT Status
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88,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n.s and o.s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust rear silencer poor condition and clamp missing
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n.s and o.s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust rear silencer poor condition and clamp missing
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear EXHAUST EXCESSIVELY CORRODED
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front exhaust clamp corroded
rear exhaust clamp missing
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front exhaust clamp corroded
rear exhaust clamp missing
rear exhaust corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust back box corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust back box corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear exhaust corroded
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear exhaust corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust rear box outer skin corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad warning loom (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad warning loom (1.9.2a)
exhaust rear box outer skin corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BN12 CAO is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 BN12 CAO, 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 BN12 CAO registered?
BN12 CAO is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2012.
Is BN12 CAO safe to buy?
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