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BK12 HBC

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,322 mi
Last recorded96,322 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 HBC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 96,322 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2025 93,780 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 93,770 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 89,241 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 77,751 miles

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2023 77,750 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 67,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 57,503 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 57,503 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear Silencer clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 51,761 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 45,043 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 36,610 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 27,095 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 23,136 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,491 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 20,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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BK12 HBC is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK12 HBC, 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 BK12 HBC registered?

BK12 HBC is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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