2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · YR12 MPY
2012 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 60,711 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,711 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR12 MPY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 60,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR12 MPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Ka (YR12 MPY) between March 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (35 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking at flex under engine sump (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YR12 MPY Mileage History
- 18/03/20159,106 mi
- 24/03/201616,155 mi+7,049 mi
- 14/03/201723,007 mi+6,852 mi
- 03/03/201827,862 mi+4,855 mi
- 05/03/201934,456 mi+6,594 mi
- 09/03/202041,760 mi+7,304 mi
- 12/03/202145,365 mi+3,605 mi
- 27/08/202148,089 mi+2,724 mi
- 26/08/202250,336 mi+2,247 mi
- 17/08/202352,789 mi+2,453 mi
- 17/08/202352,791 mi+2 mi
- 16/07/202455,141 mi+2,350 mi
- 16/07/202455,141 mi
- 04/07/202557,497 mi+2,356 mi
- 17/07/202557,641 mi+144 mi
- 01/07/202660,711 mi+3,070 mi
- 01/07/202660,711 mi
Average of roughly 4,572 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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