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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LB12 LJYMOT history

LB12 LJY is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 40,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
40,607 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 LJY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 LJY was last recorded at 40,607 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,537 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
3,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,607 miles
  • 2024 – 37,749 miles
  • 2023 – 33,498 miles
  • 2022 – 30,327 miles
  • 2021 – 25,644 miles
  • 2020 – 24,017 miles
  • 2019 – 20,572 miles
  • 2018 – 17,328 miles
  • 2017 – 12,846 miles
  • 2016 – 10,204 miles
  • 2015 – 7,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,607 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,607 miles (+70)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    40,607 miles
    Test number
    278780272997
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail40,537 miles (+2,788)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,537 miles
    Test number
    142077578641
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass37,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    37,749 miles
    Test number
    831563470827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Please change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail37,749 miles (+4,251)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,749 miles
    Test number
    750346682610
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Please change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass33,498 miles (+3,171)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    33,498 miles
    Test number
    846314670313
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass30,327 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    30,327 miles
    Test number
    218910935400
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
  7. Fail30,303 miles (+4,659)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,303 miles
    Test number
    409588826297
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
  8. Pass25,644 miles (+1,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    25,644 miles
    Test number
    360350527023
    • AdvisoryExhaust has some corrosion
  9. Pass24,017 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    24,017 miles
    Test number
    521983019985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,572 miles (+3,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    20,572 miles
    Test number
    481612995876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass17,328 miles (+4,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    17,328 miles
    Test number
    256346330684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass12,846 miles (+2,642)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    12,846 miles
    Test number
    130445799181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass10,204 miles (+2,291)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    10,204 miles
    Test number
    354376339577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    7,913 miles
    Test number
    925035775100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 LJY

Does LB12 LJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 LJY is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 LJY?
The MOT on LB12 LJY is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 LJY done?
LB12 LJY was recorded at 40,607 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 3,130 miles a year.
Has LB12 LJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 LJY has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 LJY 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 LB12 LJY find?
LB12 LJY passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front road wheel slightly distorted; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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