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BK12 KYN

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,688 mi
Last recorded128,688 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 KYN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 128,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 116,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold gasket leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 116,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold gasket leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 105,353 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 105,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 96,967 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2022 96,965 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp missing center to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2021 90,398 miles

Rear exhaust clamp missing

seats not operating correctly

Fail 19 Jan 2021 90,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Front seats not functioning to allow rear passenger access

Pass 30 Oct 2019 81,343 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 81,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front top suspension mounting has play resulting in uneven tyre wear

Pass 17 Oct 2018 66,809 miles

rear exhaust join clamp missing ........

rear exhaust silencer corroding .......

Fail 17 Oct 2018 66,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres , edges almost through to cords .........

rear exhaust join clamp missing ........

rear exhaust silencer corroding .......

Pass 13 Jul 2017 56,138 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 47,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 37,665 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 37,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 KYN is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KYN, 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 KYN registered?

BK12 KYN is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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