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BT12 FHB

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,111 mi
Last recorded50,111 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 FHB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 50,111 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 46,947 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 42,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 42,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 37,244 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 32,771 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 25,777 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 22,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint at rear back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin inner and outer edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing thin outer edge.

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin inner and outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin outer edge.

Pass 21 Aug 2019 18,519 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 15,273 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 12,520 miles

Offside obligatory mirror damaged (drivers view not impared) mirror housing also has minor sharp edges present

Pass 19 Aug 2016 10,560 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 8,671 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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BT12 FHB is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BT12 FHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT12 FHB registered?

BT12 FHB is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 August 2012.

Is BT12 FHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 FHB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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