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BT12 SGU

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,562 mi
Last recorded91,562 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 SGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 91,562 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 91,562 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 86,310 miles

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 80,782 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 74,732 miles

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 25 Mar 2022 67,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 67,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 58,163 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 50,974 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 44,886 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 42,404 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,783 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Jun 2016 30,011 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,649 miles

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

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 SGU is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SGU, 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 SGU registered?

BT12 SGU is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is BT12 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 SGU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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