2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · FN12 ODH

The 2012 Ford Ka presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 August 2025 at 44,089 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2022 to 2024 also returned passes with no advisories. The only anomaly is a failed test on 7 August 2024 at 41,671 miles that recorded no defects; the vehicle passed on the same day at the same mileage, which points to an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage remains low for a 14-year-old vehicle. The record shows 36,683 miles on 20 October 2022, rising to 40,824 miles by 16 August 2023, then 41,671 miles on 7 August 2024, and 44,089 miles by 9 August 2025. That equates to roughly 3,149 miles per year, with the largest single-year movement being about 4,141 miles between late 2022 and mid-2023. The clean, sparse history with no advisories across five years suggests light use and infrequent but consistent testing rather than neglected upkeep. A buyer should still inspect the vehicle in person despite the clean record. Low mileage and long standing periods between use can allow corrosion to develop on structural members, subframes, and brake lines even when the tester noted nothing. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs should be checked for age-related degradation rather than wear from distance travelled. Given the 2024 same-day fail with no recorded defect, confirm with the seller or DVLA why the initial test was rejected. Otherwise, the Ka shows no recurring mechanical or structural faults in the official data, and the history implies a carefully used car with basic consumables likely within limits.