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BK12 YOV

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,985 mi
Last recorded69,985 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 69,985 miles

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2025 69,978 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 62,457 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 62,457 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 53,541 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 45,852 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 41,773 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 35,310 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 30,021 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 21,932 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 17,767 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 16,959 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 15,071 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 12,871 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 12,871 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 YOV 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 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 YOV, 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 YOV registered?

BK12 YOV is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is BK12 YOV safe to buy?

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