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BD12 PNK

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,231 mi
Last recorded51,231 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 PNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 51,231 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2026 51,133 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 50,426 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have cracking within the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 48,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber has corrosion above the spring pan but not leaking or excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 48,209 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Anti roll bar drop link has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber has corrosion above the spring pan but not leaking or excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 44,797 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 40,491 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 33,076 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 31,572 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))

exhaust clamp missing. exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 29,095 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 29,095 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 23 May 2018 28,543 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 24,840 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 19,123 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 14,796 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BD12 PNK is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD12 PNK registered?

BD12 PNK is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is BD12 PNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 PNK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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