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BT62 FTE

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,694 mi
Last recorded49,694 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 FTE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 49,694 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 48,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 47,356 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 47,354 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 38,403 miles

Front Upper top mounts lift BOTH

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM inner edge VERY LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Rear AXLE beam corroded

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 32,433 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 32,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 29,459 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 27,477 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 23,143 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp is corroded, exhaust is still secure.

Pass 28 Dec 2017 20,554 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 18,842 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 16,692 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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BT62 FTE is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BT62 FTE, 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 BT62 FTE registered?

BT62 FTE is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is BT62 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 FTE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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