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BN62 JVF

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,835 mi
Last recorded78,835 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 JVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 78,835 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 78,835 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 74,433 miles

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

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

full exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2024 70,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 70,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 64,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer + cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 58,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 54,033 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 54,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Previously welded, broken at weld. (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel fouling wheel arch liner when driven at speed due to wind resistance pushing it back, full lock on test no contact.

Pass 29 Sep 2020 49,325 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box u clamp corroded off/missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake pad wear indicator wiring corroded off at the pad and the loom wire before the plug is also broken

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to inner wall and tread edge splitting around its circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 43,011 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 43,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Metal Bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 32,788 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 28,977 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 27,750 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking slightly (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 27,750 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired brake pad not fitted into caliper bracket properly (3.5.1n)

Offside wiper blade rubber worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking slightly (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 25,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 25,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front brakes have a 69% Brake imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BN62 JVF is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN62 JVF, 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 BN62 JVF registered?

BN62 JVF is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is BN62 JVF safe to buy?

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