MOT Status
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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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
nsr tyre has nail in it
oil leak
osr tyre cracking
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
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
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
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
both rear shock absorbers damp
brake pipes have protective coatings
oil leak
osr tyre starting to crack
slight leak on rear exhaust
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
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
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
engine and under covers fitted
exhaust corroded
nsf and osf lower arm rear bushes deteriorated
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
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BD12 LKU registered?
BD12 LKU is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 August 2012.
Is BD12 LKU safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD12 LKU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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