2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · SY12 WBD
2012 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 83,289 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SY12 WBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 83,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SY12 WBD Mileage History
- 12/10/202335,342 mi
- 14/10/202335,344 mi+2 mi
- 30/10/202442,685 mi+7,341 mi
- 31/10/202442,687 mi+2 mi
- 29/10/202583,289 mi+40,602 mi
Average of roughly 23,419 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SY12 WBD 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 (SY12 WBD) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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