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CA62 BHD

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,404 mi
Last recorded107,404 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA62 BHD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 107,404 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2025 104,172 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 97,226 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 87,569 miles

both front shock absorbers casings very corroded

front exhaust flexi poor condition and blowing

o/s wishbone bush perished and worn

Pass 18 Jan 2022 84,271 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 84,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 79,415 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 79,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 77,002 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [ both front 4mm] (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [ both rear 3mm] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 69,049 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [ both front] (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [ both rear] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 57,648 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 40,203 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 26,626 miles

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

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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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CA62 BHD is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CA62 BHD, 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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CA62 BHD is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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