2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · GL12 XPU
2012 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13/07/2012. Recorded mileage 70,972 miles. MOT valid until 11/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1242cc
GL12 XPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 70,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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GL12 XPU Mileage History
- 22/08/202463,638 mi
- 26/08/202567,544 mi+3,906 mi
- 27/08/202567,544 mi
- 25/08/202670,972 mi+3,428 mi
- 25/08/202670,972 mi
Average of roughly 3,653 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL12 XPU 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 (GL12 XPU) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 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: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush away from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush away from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”.
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