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BD12 LKU

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

75,151 mi
Last recorded75,151 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 LKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 75,151 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 75,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 67,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 65,342 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 65,342 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 62,058 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 60,312 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 59,367 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 59,367 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 57,555 miles

nsr tyre has nail in it

oil leak

osr tyre cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2019 55,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre cracking

both bottom arm rear bushes unbonding

front pads are wearing thin

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2019 55,806 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front pads are wearing thin

oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre cracking

both bottom arm rear bushes unbonding

Pass 20 Oct 2018 52,899 miles

both front shock absorbers damp

front brake pads wearing low

ns and os front bottom arm rear bushes unbonding

nsr tyre cracking

oil leak

osf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 20 Oct 2018 52,899 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osr tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front shock absorbers damp

front brake pads wearing low

ns and os front bottom arm rear bushes unbonding

nsr tyre cracking

oil leak

osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2017 49,569 miles

both rear shock absorbers damp

brake pipes have protective coatings

oil leak

osr tyre starting to crack

slight leak on rear exhaust

Fail 21 Oct 2017 49,569 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

both rear shock absorbers damp

brake pipes have protective coatings

oil leak

osr tyre starting to crack

slight leak on rear exhaust

Pass 17 Oct 2016 46,379 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wear on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on outer edge and sidewall

engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2016 46,379 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed half letter missing (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front tyre wear on inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on outer edge and sidewall

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp very badly corroded (7.1.1)

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 43,252 miles

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust corroded

nsf and osf lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2015 43,252 miles

Headlamp aim too high ns and os (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working nsr number plate bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osf tyre (4.1.D.1b)

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust corroded

nsf and osf lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

nsf tyre close to legal limit

Pass 24 Oct 2014 38,484 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 LKU is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BD12 LKU, 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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BD12 LKU is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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