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2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · WM12 VBB

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2012 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2012. Recorded mileage 159,366 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD KA
Year / Origin
2012 · Bristol
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29/04/2025
Road Tax
Untaxed (19/04/2025)
Recorded Mileage
159,366 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/04/2025
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 19/04/2025
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2012
Engine
1242cc

WM12 VBB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2024
  • 159,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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WM12 VBB Mileage History

  1. 04/03/2022133,126 mi
  2. 06/03/2023146,399 mi+13,273 mi
  3. 10/03/2023146,551 mi+152 mi
  4. 26/04/2024159,355 mi+12,804 mi
  5. 01/05/2024159,366 mi+11 mi

Average of roughly 12,148 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

WM12 VBB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 12:07
MOT Analysis

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 (WM12 VBB) between March 2022 and May 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 01 May 2024 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 (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.

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