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BK12 YFC

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,955 mi
Last recorded45,955 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 45,955 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 45,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 42,000 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer & clamp, corroded.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 34,798 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 29,925 miles

Front top susp. mounts corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2022 29,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front top susp. mounts corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2021 24,525 miles

Front Upper susp.mounts corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2019 23,795 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 23,795 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 21,914 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 21,914 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

battery u/s

Pass 20 Sep 2017 18,767 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 15,558 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 13,879 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 11,490 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 YFC is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YFC, 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 YFC registered?

BK12 YFC is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is BK12 YFC safe to buy?

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