2012 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · YY62 KAJ
2012 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 49,118 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YY62 KAJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 49,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YY62 KAJ Mileage History
- 08/10/20157,517 mi
- 25/11/201612,494 mi+4,977 mi
- 31/01/201712,549 mi+55 mi
- 04/01/201817,016 mi+4,467 mi
- 04/01/201817,020 mi+4 mi
- 14/01/201923,405 mi+6,385 mi
- 11/01/202034,524 mi+11,119 mi
- 01/02/202146,986 mi+12,462 mi
- 28/01/202247,799 mi+813 mi
- 31/01/202347,974 mi+175 mi
- 31/01/202478,297 km
- 31/01/202478,297 km
- 29/01/202548,902 mi
- 29/01/202548,902 mi
- 20/01/202649,118 mi+216 mi
Average of roughly 4,044 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YY62 KAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Ka (YY62 KAJ) between October 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
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