2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · PE12 VHR
2012 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 59,540 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE12 VHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 59,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE12 VHR 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 (PE12 VHR) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 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 (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (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: “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
PE12 VHR Mileage History
- 30/10/202349,613 mi
- 04/01/202449,618 mi+5 mi
- 10/12/202455,565 mi+5,947 mi
- 15/12/202559,540 mi+3,975 mi
- 15/12/202559,540 mi
Average of roughly 4,668 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Ka Mk2 (B420)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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