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BV12 ODX

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,989 mi
Last recorded67,989 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 67,989 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2025 64,111 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 58,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0mm,lower on edges,attention required (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit 1.6mm,urgent attention required dangerous (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 45,187 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 35,125 miles

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

rear back box corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 34,103 miles

Information cluster warning symbols faintly visible, not illuminated indicating system fault.

Pass 26 Feb 2020 33,133 miles

Nearside Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded but not holed or blowing

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Feb 2020 33,133 miles

Nearside Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded but not holed or blowing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 30,840 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 28,489 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 26,017 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 22,911 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 19,518 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 ODX 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 ODX, 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 ODX registered?

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

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