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BF12 YUK

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,770 mi
Last recorded75,770 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 75,770 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Back box corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 71,266 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 64,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2022 56,029 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 56,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 51,057 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 51,057 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 47,522 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 45,405 miles

Rear backbox skin is corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 41,845 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 39,566 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 39,566 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 32,158 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a heavy misting of oil.

Offside Front Accident damage.

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear tyres are deteriorated.

Windscreen wipers effectiveness is poor. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 31,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a heavy misting of oil.

Offside Front Accident damage.

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear tyres are deteriorated.

Windscreen wipers effectiveness is poor. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

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 YUK is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BF12 YUK, 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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BF12 YUK is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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