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BK12 YBH

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,654 mi
Last recorded57,654 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 57,654 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 54,747 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust back box outer skin is corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 49,922 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 49,922 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 45,780 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 May 2022 39,260 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 36,779 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 35,067 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 32,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 R14 This tyre also has age related splits - Advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 R14 This tyre also has age related splits - Advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 29,987 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 27,631 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 25,045 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 22,435 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 YBH is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YBH, 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 YBH registered?

BK12 YBH is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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