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BS04 PHX

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,512 mi
Last recorded81,512 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS04 PHX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 81,512 miles

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2024 80,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre / back box connection. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Handbrake cable support brackets detached

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Rear axle has surface corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2024 80,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre / back box connection. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Handbrake cable support brackets detached

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2023 75,041 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 70,272 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 62,811 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 61,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 58,386 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 55,315 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 55,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking on inner sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,425 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 49,425 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,835 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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BS04 PHX is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BS04 PHX, 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 BS04 PHX registered?

BS04 PHX is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 November 2012.

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