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BK12 KOB

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,412 mi
Last recorded76,412 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 76,412 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing osr and osf are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 76,411 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing osr and osf are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 66,894 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox / drive shaft oil seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 62,221 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 96,863 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 91,481 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 53,233 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 22 Jan 2020 50,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorating and baffles rattling in side rear exhaust

Pass 23 Jan 2019 46,012 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 42,041 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 38,104 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2017 38,104 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,089 miles

both front tyres cracking and worn on outer side walls,advise replacement very soon

Fail 30 Mar 2016 34,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres cracking and worn on outer side walls,advise replacement very soon

Pass 2 Apr 2015 25,334 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 25,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 KOB is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red 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 KOB, 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 KOB registered?

BK12 KOB is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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