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BK12 KLX

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,033 mi
Last recorded60,033 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 KLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 60,033 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 50,415 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 50,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 45,718 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 45,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 42,811 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 35,969 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2020 26,488 miles

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

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2020 26,488 miles

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

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

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

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 13,681 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 11,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 9,493 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

all 4 tyres outer wall slightly perished

Pass 19 Mar 2016 7,388 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 9,897 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 KLX is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK12 KLX registered?

BK12 KLX is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is BK12 KLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 KLX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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