2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · BS08 BYE
2012 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 106,193 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BS08 BYE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 106,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BS08 BYE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Ka (BS08 BYE) between November 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
BS08 BYE Mileage History
- 02/11/202382,949 mi
- 24/10/202495,955 mi+13,006 mi
- 05/11/202496,370 mi+415 mi
- 27/01/2026106,193 mi+9,823 mi
- 28/01/2026106,193 mi
Average of roughly 10,381 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Ka Mk2 (B420)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear Axle and Sill CorrosionSerious
Despite being newer than the Mk1, the Ka Mk2 can still rust badly around the rear axle, inner sills and wheel-arch seams, and structural repairs quickly outweigh the value of a cheap car.
- Electric Power Steering Column FailureSerious
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