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BT61 OGX

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,569 mi
Last recorded101,569 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 OGX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 101,569 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2025 97,440 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 90,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System generally corroded - no external leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Audible on road test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 90,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System generally corroded - no external leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Audible on road test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 85,642 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 80,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 78,515 miles

Engine oil level low, top up 2 Litres

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

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 11 Nov 2021 78,515 miles

Engine oil level low, top up 2 Litres

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

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 73,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2020 73,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2019 64,687 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Apr 2019 64,687 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 50,246 miles

Nearside Rear silencer box is corroding.

Fail 3 May 2018 50,246 miles

Nearside Rear silencer box is corroding.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 46,002 miles

Rear silencer is corroding,advise

Fail 31 Mar 2017 46,002 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear silencer is corroding,advise

Pass 29 Jan 2016 43,011 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 30,123 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front 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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BT61 OGX is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BT61 OGX, 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 BT61 OGX registered?

BT61 OGX is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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