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BT61 OFL

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,051 mi
Last recorded58,051 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 OFL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 58,051 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 58,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2026 57,195 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flaxi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 48,821 miles

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 44,386 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 44,386 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 36,308 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 28,183 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 23,367 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 19,800 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 19,790 miles

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Nearside Rear Has a puncture and is slightly leaking

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 18,918 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre slight cracking side wall

Pass 31 Jan 2018 17,957 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 17,086 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 16,098 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 16,098 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 15,117 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BT61 OFL is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BT61 OFL, 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 BT61 OFL registered?

BT61 OFL is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is BT61 OFL safe to buy?

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