2012 Ford Ka 1.2 Zetec

Overview

• Make: Ford
• Model: Ka
• Trim: Zetec
• Version: 1.2 Zetec Manual FWD Euro 5 (s/s) 3dr (68 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 49,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 3 doors, 4 seats
• Engine: 1.2 litres, 68 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 115 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

At 49,000 miles, this 2012 Ford Ka Zetec has covered about 11,000 fewer miles than other 2012 Ford Ka cars. Priced at £1,250, this car is advertised £1,370 below the AskCar estimate of £2,620. This is a large price difference, so check the price and vehicle details with the dealer. The AskCar estimate uses 430 UK dealer adverts for the Ford Ka, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first saw this car advertised 18 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £250. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. You can find this car at Selsdon Motors in South Croydon. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Far below the going rate: £1,370 (52%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,620. Worth asking the dealer why.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 430 priced Ford Ka adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

A 2012 Ford Ka with the 1.2 petrol engine is typically advertised at £2,500: the median of the 61 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Ford Ka has been on sale for at least 18 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 15 October 2026 at £1,500. Its asking price is now £1,250, £250 less. The latest price cut was seen on 1 November 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 15 October 2026: £1,500
• 1 November 2026: £1,250

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 1 September 2027.

It has had 16 MOTs. The latest, on 2 September 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear; and 4 more.

Mileage at that test: 49,162 miles, which matches the advertised 49,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 11,000 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 Ford Ka on AskCar.

Similar cars

16 other 2012 Ford Ka Zetec 1.2 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £1,060 to £4,250, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Ford Ka Zetec, 1.2 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 49,000 miles. Price: £2,495, £1,245 more than this car. Dealer: Ghost Motors in Cleckheaton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/ford-ka-2012-9635cf696a77
• 2012 Ford Ka Zetec, 1.2 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 53,384 miles. Price: £4,250, £3,000 more than this car. Dealer: HM Car Sales in Cullompton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/ford-ka-2012-088ae8122498
• 2012 Ford Ka Zetec, 1.2 petrol hatchback, red. Mileage: 53,948 miles. Price: £2,195, £945 more than this car. Dealer: United Traders Yardley in Birmingham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/ford-ka-2012-2872a6a00830

• The nearest: 2012 Ford Ka Zetec, 1.2 petrol hatchback, red, 20 miles from this car. Mileage: 42,724 miles. Price: £2,499, £1,249 more than this car. Dealer: Kassam Car Sales in Hillingdon. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/ford-ka-2012-35c8f13d1e1f