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BK12 KWN

2012 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,159 mi
Last recorded53,159 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 53,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock corroded

rear axel corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2025 51,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear shock corroded

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2024 49,736 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2023 47,931 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2022 46,567 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2021 44,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 44,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 41,348 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 37,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box excessively corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2018 33,200 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 27,787 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 22,913 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded slight blow on joint

Pass 11 Mar 2015 16,688 miles

both nearside tyres worn on edge and close to legal limit

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 KWN is a 2012 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KWN, 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 KWN is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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