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BT62 NVA

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,185 mi
Last recorded68,185 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 NVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 68,185 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam has slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 60,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 50,544 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 50,544 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 48,267 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 43,488 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 43,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 39,608 miles

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 wiper blade split

Pass 21 Oct 2019 36,623 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 33,017 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust clamp missing but parts are rusted together securely

Pass 2 Nov 2017 28,988 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 24,407 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 19,941 miles

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

parking permit moved from drivers view of the road before testing

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 NVA is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NVA, 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 BT62 NVA registered?

BT62 NVA is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is BT62 NVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 NVA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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