2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · BJ12 MUV
2012 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 104,258 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ12 MUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2026
- 104,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ12 MUV 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 (BJ12 MUV) between October 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 March 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
BJ12 MUV Mileage History
- 30/10/202386,004 mi
- 06/03/202487,012 mi+1,008 mi
- 08/03/202487,019 mi+7 mi
- 10/03/202594,922 mi+7,903 mi
- 07/03/2026104,258 mi+9,336 mi
Average of roughly 7,764 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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