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BJ12 MKP

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,463 mi
Last recorded91,463 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 MKP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 91,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2026 91,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 78,185 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 68,483 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 68,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 58,874 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 58,874 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 56,496 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 53,147 miles

Electrical fault with dash parking brake/brake fluid warning lamp dimly lit when vehicle turned off

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Silencer outer skin peeling away

Fail 22 Oct 2021 53,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electrical fault with dash parking brake/brake fluid warning lamp dimly lit when vehicle turned off

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Silencer outer skin peeling away

Pass 19 Oct 2020 51,992 miles

back box corroded and peeling

front pipe bracket corroded away

rear springs corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 51,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush detached (5.3.2 (c))

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

back box corroded and peeling

front pipe bracket corroded away

rear springs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 46,825 miles

cluster fault brake warning lamp dimly illuminated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 41,237 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 18 Apr 2017 34,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 28,137 miles

Brake warning lamp showing dim on dash, this is caused by a faulty instrument cluster.

Engine oil leak.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edges (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 28,137 miles

Brake warning lamp showing dim on dash, this is caused by a faulty instrument cluster.

Engine oil leak.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edges (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 21,202 miles

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

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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BJ12 MKP is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ12 MKP, 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 BJ12 MKP registered?

BJ12 MKP is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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