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BK12 WZT

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,898 mi
Last recorded53,898 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 53,898 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 53,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 48,723 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 48,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Seriously damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 44,035 miles

Exhaust tail-box outer skin corroded

N/S rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 39,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 35,774 miles

exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 31,367 miles

back box in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2020 27,499 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 23,408 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 23,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 22,122 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 16,954 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 11,144 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 5,651 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 WZT is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red 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 WZT, 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 WZT registered?

BK12 WZT is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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