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GB12 BEN

2021 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,031 mi
Last recorded50,031 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB12 BEN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 50,031 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 71,852 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 71,852 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 46,201 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 68,816 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2024 37,513 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 67,989 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear bump stops

Fail 3 Jun 2024 67,989 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning NS 2nd bulb in (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust clamp missing but secure

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear bump stops

Pass 22 May 2023 64,029 miles

Exhaust corroded but not likely to become detached

Pass 17 May 2022 57,070 miles

Exhaust clamps corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 49,931 miles

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))

Pass 26 May 2020 46,429 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 38,645 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 32,907 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,835 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 26,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear back box exhaust clamp

Pass 16 Feb 2017 26,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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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GB12 BEN is a 2021 Ford Ka in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GB12 BEN, 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 5 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GB12 BEN is a 2021 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 April 2021.

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