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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,299 cc

A12 GADMOT history

A12 GAD is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 12 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 23,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

A12 GAD red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
23,841 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 GAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 GAD was last recorded at 23,841 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
23,403 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
438 miles
Average per year
1,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 23,841 miles
  • 2024 – 23,403 miles
  • 2023 – 22,953 miles
  • 2022 – 22,376 miles
  • 2021 – 21,597 miles
  • 2020 – 20,561 miles
  • 2019 – 18,968 miles
  • 2018 – 17,745 miles
  • 2017 – 16,080 miles
  • 2016 – 13,814 miles
  • 2015 – 11,182 miles
  • 2014 – 8,055 miles
  • 2013 – 5,223 miles
  • 2012 – 2,904 miles
  • 2011 – 2,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,841 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,841 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    23,841 miles
    Test number
    467927836473
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail23,841 miles (+438)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,841 miles
    Test number
    354951497063
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass23,403 miles (+450)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    23,403 miles
    Test number
    809410004554
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner and outer sills corroded

  4. Pass22,953 miles (+577)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    22,953 miles
    Test number
    443505551079
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass22,376 miles (+779)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    22,376 miles
    Test number
    934294652677
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass21,597 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    21,597 miles
    Test number
    352980133228
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gear selector (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail21,597 miles (+1,036)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,597 miles
    Test number
    761668086673
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gear selector (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass20,561 miles (+1,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    20,561 miles
    Test number
    504801025386
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass18,968 miles (+1,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    18,968 miles
    Test number
    109933610288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass17,745 miles (+1,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    17,745 miles
    Test number
    872382844963
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perished tyre from 2007

  11. Pass16,080 miles (+2,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    16,080 miles
    Test number
    827049027803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass13,814 miles (+2,632)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    13,814 miles
    Test number
    905632810130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,182 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    11,182 miles
    Test number
    775050355124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,055 miles (+2,832)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    8,055 miles
    Test number
    869214434102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass5,223 miles (+2,319)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    5,223 miles
    Test number
    215728533109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass2,904 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    2,904 miles
    Test number
    345367632191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass2,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    2,046 miles
    Test number
    147428431145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 GAD

Does A12 GAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 GAD is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on A12 GAD?
The MOT on A12 GAD is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 GAD done?
A12 GAD was recorded at 23,841 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 1,494 miles a year.
Has A12 GAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 GAD has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on A12 GAD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A12 GAD find?
A12 GAD passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: coolant leak; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 1 more.

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