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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LP12 YAFMOT history

LP12 YAF is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 85,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LP12 YAF white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
85,122 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 YAF
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
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 YAF was last recorded at 85,122 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,091 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
6,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,122 miles
  • 2025 – 79,728 miles
  • 2024 – 72,401 miles
  • 2023 – 64,194 miles
  • 2022 – 57,525 miles
  • 2020 – 47,152 miles
  • 2019 – 40,097 miles
  • 2018 – 30,488 miles
  • 2017 – 24,771 miles
  • 2016 – 21,180 miles
  • 2015 – 18,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,122 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted badly dented

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted badly dented

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,122 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,122 miles
    Test number
    234273129483
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail85,091 miles (+5,363)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,091 miles
    Test number
    301026997102
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass79,728 miles (+7,327)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,728 miles
    Test number
    911824677719
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear axle has surface rust
  4. Pass72,401 miles (+8,207)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    72,401 miles
    Test number
    871105514190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,194 miles (+6,669)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,194 miles
    Test number
    844213998350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,525 miles (+143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    57,525 miles
    Test number
    356878785151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted badly dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted badly dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. Fail57,382 miles (+10,230)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,382 miles
    Test number
    561073194356
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted badly dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted badly dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. Pass47,152 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,152 miles
    Test number
    136833704078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,101 miles (+7,004)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    47,101 miles
    Test number
    107780088524
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Front of engine
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass40,097 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,097 miles
    Test number
    694005995175
    • 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))
  11. Fail40,097 miles (+9,609)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,097 miles
    Test number
    844069680067
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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. Pass30,488 miles (+5,717)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    30,488 miles
    Test number
    974423728293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,771 miles (+3,591)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    24,771 miles
    Test number
    828660405324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,180 miles (+2,736)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    21,180 miles
    Test number
    138050497610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,444 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    18,444 miles
    Test number
    619006905228
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  16. Fail18,444 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,444 miles
    Test number
    936366905292
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LP12 YAF

Does LP12 YAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 YAF is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 YAF?
The MOT on LP12 YAF is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 YAF done?
LP12 YAF was recorded at 85,122 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 6,287 miles a year.
Has LP12 YAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 YAF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 YAF 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 LP12 YAF find?
LP12 YAF passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn to the legal limit.

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