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BV12 NWG

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,723 mi
Last recorded38,723 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 NWG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 38,723 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 9 Jul 2025 29,684 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 27,751 miles

Coil spring corroded [Offside/nearside rear lower coils] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 25,584 miles

Coil spring corroded [Offside/nearside rear low coils] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 25,584 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded [Offside/nearside rear low coils] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 22,672 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded Slight corrosion on lower coils. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 20,147 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 18,002 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 16,192 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 13,555 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 11,241 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 8,603 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 4,859 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 NWG 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 BV12 NWG, 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 NWG registered?

BV12 NWG is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is BV12 NWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 NWG 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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