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BV12 ODE

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,164 mi
Last recorded47,164 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 47,164 miles

Exhaust corroded and front mounting point missing

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play on both front upper suspension mountings

Fail 31 Jul 2021 47,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded and front mounting point missing

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play on both front upper suspension mountings

Pass 5 Mar 2020 41,669 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 38,366 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 33,577 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 33,577 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s/f headlight aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 26,218 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 20,105 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,199 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 ODE is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ODE, 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 ODE registered?

BV12 ODE is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is BV12 ODE safe to buy?

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