2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · YJ12 VUX
2012 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 May 2012. Recorded mileage 74,338 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YJ12 VUX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 74,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YJ12 VUX Mileage History
- 18/08/202366,382 mi
- 02/12/202468,025 mi+1,643 mi
- 02/12/202468,025 mi
- 10/11/202574,337 mi+6,312 mi
- 11/11/202574,338 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,560 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YJ12 VUX 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 (YJ12 VUX) between August 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 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 (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Has a major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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