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BT61 UPO

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,791 mi
Last recorded77,791 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 UPO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 77,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 71,142 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 62,307 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 47,330 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 41,167 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 41,143 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 34,216 miles

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Jan 2020 27,090 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 26,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear O/S/R tyre perishing

rear exhaust outer skins peeling

Pass 20 Jan 2018 24,800 miles

Rear exhaust back box outer skin rusty/peeling away

Pass 23 Jan 2017 22,107 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 22,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 17,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 90% worn (3.5.1g)

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

handbrake warning light glows dim when ignition turned off but works fine

Pass 10 Jan 2015 13,924 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear silencer corroded

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 UPO is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red 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 BT61 UPO, 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 UPO registered?

BT61 UPO is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is BT61 UPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 UPO 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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