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BV12 OBX

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,427 mi
Last recorded67,427 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 OBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 67,427 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 53,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box also exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 41,245 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 41,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output Has water in tail light (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 40,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust limited life

Pass 24 May 2022 37,156 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 34,989 miles

Both front wipers smearing

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded/deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2021 34,976 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Both front wipers smearing

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

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

Nearside Rear water in lamp/light unit

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded/deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2020 30,880 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 27,923 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 23,216 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 23,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 19,090 miles

Rear Exhaust Box Poor and Slight Leak

Pass 16 Apr 2016 13,410 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 11,108 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 OBX is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OBX, 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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BV12 OBX is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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