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BT12 SNV

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,316 mi
Last recorded44,316 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 44,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 41,231 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 41,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear exhaust clamp missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 34,955 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 28,585 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 24,350 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 24,724 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 19,255 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 14,820 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 14,820 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 8,504 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 8,480 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 5,340 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 5,095 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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BT12 SNV is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue 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 BT12 SNV, 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 BT12 SNV registered?

BT12 SNV is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BT12 SNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 SNV 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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