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BR08 CLR

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,296 mi
Last recorded58,296 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR08 CLR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 58,296 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 56,751 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 55,877 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 55,695 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 54,842 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 54,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 53,101 miles

Brake and Fuel pipes along underside of vehicle. Inspections limited because of covers.

Inner body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 23 Mar 2020 50,800 miles

Brake and Fuel pipes along underside of car - inspections limited because of covers.

Exhaust system - Rear silencer box is deteriorated.

Inner body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 27 Mar 2019 44,074 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 44,074 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 36,628 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 36,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 28,322 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 28,322 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 23,732 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 18,484 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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BR08 CLR is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BR08 CLR, 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 BR08 CLR registered?

BR08 CLR is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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