2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · WM12 VBB
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
- 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: Below Average
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WM12 VBB Mileage History
- 04/03/2022133,126 mi
- 06/03/2023146,399 mi+13,273 mi
- 10/03/2023146,551 mi+152 mi
- 26/04/2024159,355 mi+12,804 mi
- 01/05/2024159,366 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 12,148 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WM12 VBB 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 (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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