2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · PY61 HWL
2012 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 77,019 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY61 HWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 77,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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PY61 HWL 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 (PY61 HWL) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
PY61 HWL Mileage History
- 25/10/202370,319 mi
- 25/10/202370,319 mi
- 05/10/202473,959 mi+3,640 mi
- 05/10/202473,959 mi
- 15/10/202577,019 mi+3,060 mi
Average of roughly 3,394 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: Below Average
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- Rear Axle and Sill CorrosionSerious
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