2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · SM12 KVZ
2012 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 61,855 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM12 KVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 61,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SM12 KVZ 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 (SM12 KVZ) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SM12 KVZ Mileage History
- 31/07/202351,662 mi
- 16/08/202351,669 mi+7 mi
- 08/08/202455,558 mi+3,889 mi
- 11/08/202561,688 mi+6,130 mi
- 19/08/202561,855 mi+167 mi
Average of roughly 4,965 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
Despite being newer than the Mk1, the Ka Mk2 can still rust badly around the rear axle, inner sills and wheel-arch seams, and structural repairs quickly outweigh the value of a cheap car.
- Electric Power Steering Column FailureSerious
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