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BK12 YRA

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,648 mi
Last recorded63,648 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 YRA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 63,648 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

general surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 2 Dec 2024 61,887 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 55,304 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 48,904 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 41,575 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 34,465 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 27,798 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 27,798 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 21,880 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 20,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 18,482 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 15,240 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 11,199 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 YRA is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver 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 YRA, 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 YRA registered?

BK12 YRA is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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