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BK12 YFL

2012 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,225 mi
Last recorded78,225 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 YFL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 78,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 71,516 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 71,516 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 65,582 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 60,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion rear axle

Pass 25 Nov 2021 54,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 46,450 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 46,450 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 39,330 miles

both rear tyres worn inner

osf tyre close to limit

Pass 25 Aug 2018 30,875 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 26,871 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 23,186 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 19,115 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 YFL is a 2012 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YFL, 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 YFL registered?

BK12 YFL is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 August 2012.

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