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BV12 OJF

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,940 mi
Last recorded128,940 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 128,940 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 78,086 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 76,223 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 74,624 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 73,344 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 73,344 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 72,286 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 72,286 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 70,366 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 70,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 63,545 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 63,545 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 55,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 43,382 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 43,382 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 31,864 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 20,648 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 9,019 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 OJF is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV12 OJF registered?

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

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