MOT Status
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82,237 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear axle corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & O/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & O/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit...Replacement recommended..175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit...Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Replacement recommended (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear....Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear.....Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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BT12 UGU is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 UGU, 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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BT12 UGU is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 July 2012.
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