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BK12 HBH

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,046 mi
Last recorded41,046 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 HBH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 41,046 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 41,046 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 38,155 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 37,027 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 35,784 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 34,418 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 34,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre has small cracks in wall

Rear wiper blade poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2021 32,588 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 32,588 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 31,481 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 29,450 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 26,909 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 23,782 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 20,546 miles

both front brake disks lipped

exhaust rear box corroded and peeling

Pass 12 Mar 2015 17,239 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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BK12 HBH 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 80%.

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 BK12 HBH, 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 HBH registered?

BK12 HBH is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is BK12 HBH safe to buy?

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