2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · SW12 BUA
2012 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2012. Recorded mileage 73,124 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1242cc
SW12 BUA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 73,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SW12 BUA Mileage History
- 08/07/202262,062 mi
- 08/07/202262,062 mi
- 09/08/202363,064 mi+1,002 mi
- 06/08/202468,470 mi+5,406 mi
- 06/08/202573,124 mi+4,654 mi
Average of roughly 3,592 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW12 BUA 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 (SW12 BUA) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 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 (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe area (6.1.2 (a))”.
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