2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · AV12 KMK
2012 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 56,232 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV12 KMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 56,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV12 KMK 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 (AV12 KMK) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
AV12 KMK Mileage History
- 15/08/202348,694 mi
- 21/08/202348,694 mi
- 21/09/202448,702 mi+8 mi
- 23/09/202551,043 mi+2,341 mi
- 16/09/202656,232 mi+5,189 mi
Average of roughly 2,441 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: Good
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