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BN12 XPA

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,075 mi
Last recorded77,075 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 XPA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 77,075 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 67,742 miles

Front Exhaust flexi-section deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting heavily corroded and fractured (Still secure)

Nearside Front Suspension top mount has slight lift / movement

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust clamp missing (Still secure)

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded and deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2019 39,870 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 39,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 36,593 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 31,379 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 26,008 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 20,981 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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BN12 XPA is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BN12 XPA, 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 XPA registered?

BN12 XPA is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is BN12 XPA safe to buy?

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