2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · DM05 SON
2012 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 May 2012. Recorded mileage 86,994 km. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 86,994 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DM05 SON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 86,994 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DM05 SON 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 (DM05 SON) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
DM05 SON Odometer History
- 22/02/202451,071 mi
- 27/02/202451,094 mi+23 mi
- 25/02/202552,840 mi+1,746 mi
- 25/02/202686,972 km
- 02/03/202686,994 km+22 km
Average of roughly 17,758 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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