2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · M44 JAP
2012 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 60,234 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M44 JAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 60,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M44 JAP 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 (M44 JAP) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
M44 JAP Mileage History
- 07/11/202254,779 mi
- 29/11/202356,836 mi+2,057 mi
- 29/11/202458,631 mi+1,795 mi
- 26/11/202560,234 mi+1,603 mi
- 26/11/202560,234 mi
Average of roughly 1,787 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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