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BF12 JZK

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,834 mi
Last recorded101,834 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 JZK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 101,834 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 101,834 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 93,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 84,416 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 73,443 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Font exhaust clamp corroded

Passengers seat will not tilt

Tail box corroded and baffles loose

Fail 7 Dec 2022 73,443 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Both rear coil springs corroded

Font exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil filter corroded

Passengers seat will not tilt

Tail box corroded and baffles loose

Pass 7 Dec 2021 66,906 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/poor

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 19 Nov 2020 56,401 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 47,151 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 43,223 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 38,244 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 30,656 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 26,429 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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BF12 JZK 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 84.6%.

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 BF12 JZK, 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 BF12 JZK registered?

BF12 JZK is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for BF12 JZK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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