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AK12 BHV

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,374 mi
Last recorded51,374 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BHV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 51,374 miles

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

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

Sump corroded

Suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2025 51,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Sump corroded

Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 48,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 48,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 45,890 miles

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

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

Sump slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 43,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Sump slightly corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2022 43,444 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Sump slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 40,373 miles

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

Sump slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 37,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 34,656 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 30,322 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 25,019 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2017 25,019 miles

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2016 19,355 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2015 13,328 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 6,651 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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AK12 BHV 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 AK12 BHV, 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 AK12 BHV registered?

AK12 BHV is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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