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KX12 KGZ

2012 Bashan Unknown

Black Petrol 229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX12 KGZ
MakeBashan
ModelUnknown
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine229cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026

Brake performance unable to be tested due to n/s/f tyre being flat (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Front Engine mounting excessively loose bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail main housing bearings have excessive movement/play (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Foot frame/rests slightly insecure

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024
Pass 17 Sep 2022 10,378 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 10,346 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 7,785 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 5,432 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 2,489 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 12,033 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 1,066 miles

How Reliable is the Bashan Unknown?

Based on 297 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
161
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 7
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4
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KX12 KGZ is a 2012 Bashan Unknown in Black with a 229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Bashan Unknown fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX12 KGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bashan Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 14 years old, this Bashan Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KX12 KGZ is a 2012 Bashan Unknown, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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