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BV12 XSM

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,584 mi
Last recorded59,584 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XSM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 59,584 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 59,347 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 58,964 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 58,476 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer significantly corroded

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 54,888 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

exhaust bracket missing

Fail 1 Feb 2022 54,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box corroded

exhaust bracket missing

Pass 21 Jan 2021 50,541 miles

exhaust corroding

offside front disc worn

Pass 28 Jan 2020 47,895 miles

exhaust rear box corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2019 44,766 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust casing deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2018 40,957 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 35,956 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 28,872 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 20,223 miles

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

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 XSM is a 2012 Ford Ka in White 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 XSM, 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 XSM registered?

BV12 XSM is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is BV12 XSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 XSM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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