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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LB12 TEVMOT history

LB12 TEV is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 27 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 72,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
72,733 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 TEV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 TEV was last recorded at 72,733 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 4,724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,009 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,724 miles
Average per year
5,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,733 miles
  • 2025 – 68,009 miles
  • 2024 – 67,286 miles
  • 2023 – 65,696 miles
  • 2022 – 61,032 miles
  • 2021 – 56,792 miles
  • 2020 – 51,249 miles
  • 2019 – 40,917 miles
  • 2018 – 29,409 miles
  • 2017 – 19,621 miles
  • 2016 – 10,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,733 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,733 miles (+4,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    72,733 miles
    Test number
    645542737942
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass68,009 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    68,009 miles
    Test number
    312006799069
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail68,009 miles (+723)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,009 miles
    Test number
    809193724089
    • MajorFront Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside 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 provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass67,286 miles (+1,590)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    67,286 miles
    Test number
    378426951058
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Pass65,696 miles (+4,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    65,696 miles
    Test number
    989824498290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass61,032 miles (+4,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    61,032 miles
    Test number
    672893447044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass56,792 miles (+5,543)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    56,792 miles
    Test number
    110835088242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,249 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    51,249 miles
    Test number
    816175637495
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail51,249 miles (+10,332)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,249 miles
    Test number
    933529245806
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively it was not fitted correctly (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass40,917 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    40,917 miles
    Test number
    801918940107
    • AdvisoryCentral Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCould not see brake pads
  11. Fail40,917 miles (+11,508)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,917 miles
    Test number
    434356797343
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCould not see brake pads
  12. Pass29,409 miles (+9,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    29,409 miles
    Test number
    923326708912
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre showing signs of ageing
  13. Pass19,621 miles (+9,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    19,621 miles
    Test number
    837572184339
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  14. Pass10,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    10,090 miles
    Test number
    925254532175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 TEV

Does LB12 TEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 TEV is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 TEV?
The MOT on LB12 TEV is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 TEV done?
LB12 TEV was recorded at 72,733 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 5,996 miles a year.
Has LB12 TEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 TEV has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 TEV 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 TEV find?
LB12 TEV passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.

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