2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · SL05 RUD
2012 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 82,331 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL05 RUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 82,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL05 RUD 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 (SL05 RUD) between September 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 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: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SL05 RUD Mileage History
- 25/09/202371,837 mi
- 21/09/202474,853 mi+3,016 mi
- 24/09/202474,855 mi+2 mi
- 26/09/202578,019 mi+3,164 mi
- 28/03/202682,331 mi+4,312 mi
Average of roughly 4,189 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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