2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · ML12 VTA
2012 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24/04/2012. Recorded mileage 65,374 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1242cc
ML12 VTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
- 65,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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ML12 VTA Mileage History
- 02/08/202350,073 mi
- 02/08/202350,073 mi
- 01/08/202458,497 mi+8,424 mi
- 01/08/202458,497 mi
- 04/08/202565,374 mi+6,877 mi
Average of roughly 7,622 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ML12 VTA 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 (ML12 VTA) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 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 (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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