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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LL12 DCXMOT history

LL12 DCX is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 40,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LL12 DCX silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
40,056 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 DCX
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
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 DCX was last recorded at 40,056 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 3,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,921 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,135 miles
Average per year
2,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,056 miles
  • 2025 – 36,921 miles
  • 2024 – 34,316 miles
  • 2023 – 34,312 miles
  • 2021 – 29,342 miles
  • 2020 – 26,967 miles
  • 2019 – 23,260 miles
  • 2018 – 15,791 miles
  • 2017 – 13,899 miles
  • 2015 – 12,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,056 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak [radiator]
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,056 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    40,056 miles
    Test number
    850985938052
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak [radiator]
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail40,056 miles (+3,135)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,056 miles
    Test number
    268264932347
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) [drumstick worn] (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak [radiator]
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass36,921 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    36,921 miles
    Test number
    749494464391
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail36,921 miles (+2,605)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,921 miles
    Test number
    874299655997
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass34,316 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    34,316 miles
    Test number
    726523545564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,312 miles (+4,970)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    34,312 miles
    Test number
    990487410428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    29,342 miles
    Test number
    271267624726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail29,342 miles (+2,375)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,342 miles
    Test number
    330235389271
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass26,967 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    26,967 miles
    Test number
    795501456330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,260 miles (+152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    23,260 miles
    Test number
    745711385126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail23,108 miles (+7,317)1 dangerous4 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,108 miles
    Test number
    586019165713
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass15,791 miles (+1,892)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    15,791 miles
    Test number
    544728341109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,899 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    13,899 miles
    Test number
    560278584867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    12,800 miles
    Test number
    587488305196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 DCX

Does LL12 DCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 DCX is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 DCX?
The MOT on LL12 DCX is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 DCX done?
LL12 DCX was recorded at 40,056 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 2,531 miles a year.
Has LL12 DCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 DCX has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL12 DCX 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 LL12 DCX find?
LL12 DCX passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: coolant leak [radiator]; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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