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BK12 KOD

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,899 mi
Last recorded77,899 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 77,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 73,546 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 68,595 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from flexi pipes to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 61,016 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 56,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 56,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Door Mirror Glass damaged.

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 54,352 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 52,901 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 47,988 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 47,912 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Advise front exhaust bracket corroded, but exhaust still secure.

Nearside Rear Brake drum has grinding noise ok through rbt.

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 44,199 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 36,240 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 23,560 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,854 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 KOD 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 KOD, 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 KOD is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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