Ford KA
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc
LA12 UTFMOT history
LA12 UTF is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 71,872 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 71,872 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,528 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA12 UTF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- KA
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 1 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA12 UTF was last recorded at 71,872 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 71,333 miles · 13 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 539 miles
- Average per year
- 4,528 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,872 miles
- 2025 – 63,135 miles
- 2024 – 57,261 miles
- 2023 – 54,432 miles
- 2021 – 46,899 miles
- 2020 – 38,347 miles
- 2019 – 38,326 miles
- 2018 – 31,463 miles
- 2017 – 27,124 miles
- 2016 – 22,779 miles
- 2015 – 19,605 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,872 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at hoses
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Both wipers poor on clearing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 11 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,872 miles (+539)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 71,872 miles
- Test number
- 5860343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,333 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 71,333 miles
- Test number
- 5814202
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 4574128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,135 miles (+5,874)
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,135 miles
- Test number
- 4537980
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,261 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 57,261 miles
- Test number
- 920095973620
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth wipers poor on clearing
- AdvisorySight rear brake imbalance
Fail57,259 miles (+2,827)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,259 miles
- Test number
- 396421624021
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth wipers poor on clearing
- AdvisorySight rear brake imbalance
Pass54,432 miles (+7,533)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 54,432 miles
- Test number
- 719903047615
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension components rusty
Pass46,899 miles (+87)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 46,899 miles
- Test number
- 157744394152
- AdvisoryNearside sill corroded where paint damaged
Pass46,812 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 46,812 miles
- Test number
- 526085986142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,811 miles (+8,464)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,811 miles
- Test number
- 589153340424
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split (6.1.2 (a))
Pass38,347 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 38,347 miles
- Test number
- 130060507149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,326 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 38,326 miles
- Test number
- 559115179445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,325 miles (+2,835)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,325 miles
- Test number
- 937717933984
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass35,490 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 35,490 miles
- Test number
- 297539945173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,490 miles (+4,027)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,490 miles
- Test number
- 497997868979
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S sill at front holed and corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass31,463 miles (+4,339)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 31,463 miles
- Test number
- 725428921077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,124 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 27,124 miles
- Test number
- 284968686201
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Fail27,124 miles (+4,345)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,124 miles
- Test number
- 665029384951
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass22,779 miles (+3,174)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 22,779 miles
- Test number
- 527272563788
- AdvisoryExhaust back box has a slight leak
Pass19,605 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 19,605 miles
- Test number
- 668533045044
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail19,604 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,604 miles
- Test number
- 649332845066
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about LA12 UTF
- Does LA12 UTF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 UTF is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA12 UTF?
- The MOT on LA12 UTF is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA12 UTF done?
- LA12 UTF was recorded at 71,872 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 4,528 miles a year.
- Has LA12 UTF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA12 UTF has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LA12 UTF 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 LA12 UTF find?
- LA12 UTF passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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