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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LL12 LLKMOT history

LL12 LLK is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 25 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 160,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LL12 LLK black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
160,761 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 LLK
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
25 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 LLK was last recorded at 160,761 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 16,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,785 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
16,976 miles
Average per year
13,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,761 miles
  • 2025 – 143,785 miles
  • 2024 – 125,198 miles
  • 2023 – 106,370 miles
  • 2022 – 86,671 miles
  • 2021 – 66,201 miles
  • 2020 – 50,095 miles
  • 2019 – 36,044 miles
  • 2018 – 21,153 miles
  • 2016 – 17,085 miles
  • 2015 – 12,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,761 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAxle deformed but serviceable Rear axle corroded (5.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Part of the axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Part of the axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear bumper damaged not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear exhaust box corroded and front pipe damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,761 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    160,761 miles
    Test number
    958792272380
    • AdvisoryAxle deformed but serviceable Rear axle corroded (5.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Part of the axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Part of the axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail160,761 miles (+16,976)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,761 miles
    Test number
    159462309883
    • Repaired at testSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Secured with cable tie (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAxle deformed but serviceable Rear axle corroded (5.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Part of the axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Part of the axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass143,785 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    143,785 miles
    Test number
    167973084823
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded and front pipe damaged
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail143,785 miles (+18,587)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,785 miles
    Test number
    822864035822
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn And dust cover damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded and front pipe damaged
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass125,198 miles (+18,828)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    125,198 miles
    Test number
    913246103746
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass106,370 miles (+19,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,370 miles
    Test number
    605097654802
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass86,671 miles (+20,470)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,671 miles
    Test number
    248110840941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,201 miles (+16,106)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,201 miles
    Test number
    656535840169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,095 miles (+14,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    50,095 miles
    Test number
    524903651715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass36,044 miles (+14,891)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    36,044 miles
    Test number
    400868042493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,153 miles (+4,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    21,153 miles
    Test number
    817890704527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass17,085 miles (+4,551)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    17,085 miles
    Test number
    713872596653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,534 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    12,534 miles
    Test number
    736553135192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  14. Fail12,534 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,534 miles
    Test number
    219783935410
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

Questions about LL12 LLK

Does LL12 LLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 LLK is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 LLK?
The MOT on LL12 LLK is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 LLK done?
LL12 LLK was recorded at 160,761 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 13,227 miles a year.
Has LL12 LLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 LLK has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LL12 LLK 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 LLK find?
LL12 LLK passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: axle deformed but serviceable rear axle corroded; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened part of the axle, and 5 more.

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