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BK62 LPE

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,150 mi
Last recorded54,150 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 LPE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 54,150 miles

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 52,201 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 52,201 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2024 50,018 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 48,197 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 46,960 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 46,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2021 43,971 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 41,143 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 35,916 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 35,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine looks like lower crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 18,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 16,270 miles

All four tyres perished on side walls

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to the required limit, change imidiatly (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 12,648 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 8,359 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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BK62 LPE is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red 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 BK62 LPE, 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 BK62 LPE registered?

BK62 LPE is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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