2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · AO12 PDV
2012 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 32,842 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,842 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO12 PDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 32,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO12 PDV 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 (AO12 PDV) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
AO12 PDV Mileage History
- 14/04/202329,030 mi
- 07/03/202430,668 mi+1,638 mi
- 18/03/202531,785 mi+1,117 mi
- 19/03/202531,785 mi
- 03/06/202632,842 mi+1,057 mi
Average of roughly 1,215 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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