2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · RF61 LWE
2012 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 84,041 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF61 LWE Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 84,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF61 LWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Ka (RF61 LWE) between February 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
RF61 LWE Mileage History
- 23/02/201522,593 mi
- 07/05/201523,907 mi+1,314 mi
- 21/05/201625,123 mi+1,216 mi
- 21/05/201625,123 mi
- 17/05/201725,949 mi+826 mi
- 17/05/201725,949 mi
- 16/02/201829,251 mi+3,302 mi
- 09/02/201931,076 mi+1,825 mi
- 25/02/202035,086 mi+4,010 mi
- 28/01/202137,892 mi+2,806 mi
- 08/03/202242,332 mi+4,440 mi
- 08/03/202242,332 mi
- 14/06/202354,772 mi+12,440 mi
- 26/07/202462,442 mi+7,670 mi
- 10/07/202574,883 mi+12,441 mi
- 10/07/202574,883 mi
- 20/08/202684,041 mi+9,158 mi
- 20/08/202684,041 mi
Average of roughly 5,349 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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