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BK12 OUE

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,375 mi
Last recorded68,375 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 68,375 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 66,733 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 63,648 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 63,648 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on inner edge. Exposing large split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 61,636 miles

FRONT EXHAUST BRAKET CORROED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 59,799 miles

All tyres cracking/perished.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 57,710 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 56,581 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 175/65R14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Silencer Corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2020 56,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush Debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush Debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 175/65R14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Silencer Corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2019 48,244 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 43,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 175 65 14 82t (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 34,949 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 27,622 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2015 19,842 miles

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

Offside Front 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 OUE 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 OUE, 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 OUE registered?

BK12 OUE is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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