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BN12 HTA

2012 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,319 mi
Last recorded84,319 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 HTA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 84,319 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission sealing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2026 84,317 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission sealing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [2mm] worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 78,882 miles

Rear axle corroded

back box skin peeling

Fail 7 Mar 2025 78,880 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

back box skin peeling

Pass 8 Mar 2024 74,015 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 65,985 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 55,702 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 46,060 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 40,124 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 40,124 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 32,093 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 23,663 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 23,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 17,073 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 11,690 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 7,337 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 7,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BN12 HTA is a 2012 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BN12 HTA, 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 BN12 HTA registered?

BN12 HTA is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BN12 HTA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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