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BV12 OEM

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,146 mi
Last recorded86,146 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 OEM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 86,146 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 76,205 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 66,164 miles

rear axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 11 Nov 2021 54,633 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 45,150 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 40,226 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 34,670 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 34,670 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 29,613 miles

offside wiper slightly smearing

Pass 16 Mar 2017 28,162 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 26,939 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 17,585 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 OEM is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OEM, 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 OEM is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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