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BP12 CHH

2012 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,858 mi
Last recorded69,858 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP12 CHH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 69,858 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Upper offside and nearside suspension top mount nuts/cups corroded

Front offside and nearside shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Number plate bulb not working

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 67,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 67,318 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 61,153 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 61,153 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 56,495 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 51,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front discs corroded/lipped

Pass 16 Oct 2020 45,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 43,604 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 41,380 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 38,597 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 38,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 36,334 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 33,914 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 31,838 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 31,838 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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BP12 CHH is a 2012 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP12 CHH, 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 BP12 CHH registered?

BP12 CHH is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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