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BN62 VCZ

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,221 mi
Last recorded159,221 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 VCZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 159,221 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 93,284 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 85,392 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 77,046 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 69,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 63,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 55,770 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 49,204 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 38,850 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 38,850 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 31,280 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 31,255 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 23,443 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 9 Nov 2015 23,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 VCZ is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

BN62 VCZ is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is BN62 VCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 VCZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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