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BN62 LUR

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,454 mi
Last recorded68,454 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 LUR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 68,454 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 68,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2024 62,779 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides --- inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 62,774 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides --- inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 56,092 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 52,750 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 50,935 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 49,341 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 47,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 39,693 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 32,391 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 26,131 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 20,425 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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BN62 LUR is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LUR, 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 LUR registered?

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

Is BN62 LUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 LUR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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