2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · SP12 TUO
2012 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 97,968 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP12 TUO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2023
- 97,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP12 TUO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Ka (SP12 TUO) between September 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2023 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 (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
SP12 TUO Mileage History
- 22/09/202185,280 mi
- 23/09/202185,281 mi+1 mi
- 01/10/202291,309 mi+6,028 mi
- 29/09/202397,968 mi+6,659 mi
Average of roughly 6,288 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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