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BV12 OAG

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,021 mi
Last recorded22,021 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 OAG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 22,021 miles

rear silencer deteriorated with slight leak.

Pass 28 Apr 2025 20,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 175 65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2024 20,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 175 65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 May 2024 20,188 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 175 65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2023 19,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2022 18,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2021 17,584 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 16,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 15,178 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 14,027 miles

exhaust corroded

nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2017 13,667 miles

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

exhuast crodded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 12,542 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 10,901 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 OAG is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue 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 OAG, 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 OAG registered?

BV12 OAG is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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