2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · YK12 XPX
2012 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 49,006 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,006 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK12 XPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 49,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
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YK12 XPX 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 (YK12 XPX) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 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 (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
YK12 XPX Mileage History
- 09/09/202438,461 mi
- 08/09/202543,430 mi+4,969 mi
- 09/09/202543,430 mi
- 07/09/202649,006 mi+5,576 mi
- 07/09/202649,006 mi
Average of roughly 5,292 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Ka Mk2 (B420)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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