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BV12 LDU

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,082 mi
Last recorded59,082 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 LDU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 59,082 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 56,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 56,473 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 53,951 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 50,752 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 50,728 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 43,100 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 43,100 miles

Emissions not tested Due to missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 36,364 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2021 36,356 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2020 30,967 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 30,967 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 27,925 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 21,671 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2018 21,671 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 16,684 miles

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

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

slight play in lower rear engine mount

Pass 15 Feb 2016 14,125 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorating.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 11,990 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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BV12 LDU is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black 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 BV12 LDU, 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 BV12 LDU registered?

BV12 LDU is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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