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BKF 440

2000 Austin 12

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,940 mi
Last recorded40,940 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKF 440
MakeAustin
Model12
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 40,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear brake poor

Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,523 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 40,523 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,316 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,087 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,791 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 39,355 miles

Oil seapage on outside of both rear brake backj plates

How Reliable is the Austin 12?

Based on 859 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

94.3%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
99
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7
Headlamp not working on main beam 5
brake recording little or no effort 5
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 5
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BKF 440 is a 2000 Austin 12 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Austin 12 fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BKF 440, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 12 typically stays on UK roads for around 99 years. At 26 years old, this Austin 12 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BKF 440 registered?

BKF 440 is a 2000 Austin 12, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is BKF 440 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKF 440 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BKF 440 have outstanding finance?

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