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BK12 KUC

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,416 mi
Last recorded36,416 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 36,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 35,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 33,246 miles

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

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

exhaust back box and flexi deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2022 32,753 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system front flexi & back box deteriorating

Pass 19 May 2021 31,690 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 30,498 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 30,498 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS INCORRECTLY FITTED NOT SHINING ON TO NUMBER PLATE CORRECTLY FAIL (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 27,920 miles

Front NSF SCREEN STONE CHIPPED AT BOTTOM ADVISORY

Rear REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS INCORRECTLY FITTED BUT ILLUMINATING NUMBER PLATE NO WHITE LIGHT TO REAR ADVISORY

Pass 3 Apr 2018 24,901 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 21,441 miles

Front FRONT PADS 10% LEFT ADVISORY

Pass 12 Apr 2016 17,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 13,442 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KUC is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KUC, 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 KUC registered?

BK12 KUC is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is BK12 KUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 KUC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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