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BN62 LLU

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,396 mi
Last recorded53,396 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 LLU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 53,396 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 52,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 50,815 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front also offside inner tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal misting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 47,398 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Oil Sump has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2023 47,398 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Oil Sump has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2022 46,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil sump has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2022 43,901 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 42,453 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 42,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 32,940 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 27,397 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 27,397 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 22,700 miles

Offside Front wiper split

Pass 17 Sep 2016 17,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 10,264 miles

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

Offside 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 LLU is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN62 LLU, 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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BN62 LLU is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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