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BK12 KXT

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,766 mi
Last recorded42,766 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 KXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 42,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 41,198 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 39,181 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2023 37,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 35,720 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 34,241 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 33,240 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 31,027 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 27,918 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 24,419 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 20,581 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 16,301 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 KXT is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KXT, 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 KXT registered?

BK12 KXT is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is BK12 KXT safe to buy?

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