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BK12 YDC

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,759 mi
Last recorded94,759 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 94,759 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 94,732 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Mounting bracket broken off (1.1.15 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 90,310 miles

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

Rear inside exhaust

Pass 24 Jul 2023 85,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 81,126 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 76,630 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 76,630 miles

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))

Both front fog lamps not working

Pass 31 Jul 2020 72,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 72,518 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 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 62,354 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 50,899 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 49,288 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 39,681 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 29,116 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 20,936 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 20,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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 YDC is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YDC, 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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BK12 YDC is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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