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BK12 PPZ

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,670 mi
Last recorded72,670 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 PPZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 72,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak from half-shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak from nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded, especially the spring perches

Pass 28 Nov 2024 70,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 68,887 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 68,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 62,643 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 62,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 59,712 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 56,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 52,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 46,474 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 39,698 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 39,698 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 30,122 miles

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

rear exhaust back box corrodded

Pass 27 Nov 2015 20,623 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 13,811 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 PPZ is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PPZ, 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 PPZ registered?

BK12 PPZ is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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