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BK12 HBX

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,121 mi
Last recorded115,121 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 HBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 115,121 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 108,449 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 108,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 104,954 miles

Drivers seat wont tilt

Exhaust front flexi pipe in poor condition, also front clamp is broken

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

Oil sump rusty

Rear Exhaust rear silencer outer skin cracked and clamp is missing

Fail 10 Mar 2023 104,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45/R16/84WXL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat wont tilt

Exhaust front flexi pipe in poor condition, also front clamp is broken

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

Oil sump rusty

Rear Exhaust rear silencer outer skin cracked and clamp is missing

Pass 24 Mar 2022 100,125 miles

Driver seat wont tilt

Exhaust front flexi pipe in very poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper shock absorber (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper shock absorber (5.3.2 (c))

Oil sump rusty

Rear Exhaust silencer clamp missing

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2022 100,125 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Driver seat wont tilt

Exhaust front flexi pipe in very poor condition

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper shock absorber (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper shock absorber (5.3.2 (c))

Oil sump rusty

Rear Exhaust silencer clamp missing

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2021 91,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

driver seat wont tilt

exhaust flexy poor also rear silencer poor condition

Fail 24 Mar 2021 91,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

driver seat wont tilt

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust flexy poor also rear silencer poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2020 77,838 miles

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

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

both rear axle bump stops loose

Fail 6 Mar 2020 77,838 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear axle bump stops loose

rear wiper blade poor

Pass 5 Mar 2019 64,461 miles

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

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

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2018 50,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 50,044 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 43,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,501 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 HBX is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BK12 HBX, 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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BK12 HBX is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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