2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · DA12 MLN
2012 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 36,182 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA12 MLN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2025
- 36,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
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DA12 MLN 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 (DA12 MLN) between April 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2025 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 (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
DA12 MLN Mileage History
- 04/04/202230,898 mi
- 04/04/202230,899 mi+1 mi
- 10/01/202434,373 mi+3,474 mi
- 03/02/202536,182 mi+1,809 mi
- 24/02/202536,182 mi
Average of roughly 1,825 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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