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BD12 LHN

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,880 mi
Last recorded37,880 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 LHN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 37,880 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 37,879 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 35,608 miles

both front shocks corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2024 33,345 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 31,265 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 29,117 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2021 27,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 25,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 23,586 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 21,846 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 19,559 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 16,369 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 12,610 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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BD12 LHN is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue 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 BD12 LHN, 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 BD12 LHN registered?

BD12 LHN is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is BD12 LHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 LHN 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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