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BD12 ULX

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

23,268 mi
Last recorded23,268 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 ULX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 23,268 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 22,571 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 35,101 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 21,412 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2023 21,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2022 19,186 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 17,383 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 17,192 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 16,761 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 16,440 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 13,847 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 11,284 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 8,255 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 ULX is a 2012 Ford Ka in White 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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

BD12 ULX is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BD12 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 ULX 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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