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BV12 OFD

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,340 mi
Last recorded36,340 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 36,340 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2025 32,928 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 32,914 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure mounting broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 31,991 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable bracket brocken

Fail 13 Aug 2024 31,991 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable bracket brocken

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

Pass 27 Aug 2023 30,127 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 28,163 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges 175/65/14 hr

Pass 17 Aug 2021 26,438 miles

bad clutch judder

marks in screen

Fail 17 Aug 2021 26,438 miles

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

bad clutch judder

marks in screen

Pass 25 Aug 2020 25,377 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 23,997 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2018 21,593 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 18,663 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 18,663 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 15,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 11,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OFD is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OFD, 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 OFD registered?

BV12 OFD is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 2012.

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