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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LP55 LEXMOT history

LP55 LEX is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 102,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LP55 LEX blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
102,980 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP55 LEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP55 LEX was last recorded at 102,980 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,975 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,980 miles
  • 2024 – 92,670 miles
  • 2023 – 78,552 miles
  • 2022 – 71,408 miles
  • 2021 – 59,529 miles
  • 2020 – 48,042 miles
  • 2019 – 41,321 miles
  • 2018 – 39,699 miles
  • 2017 – 36,843 miles
  • 2016 – 33,989 miles
  • 2015 – 26,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,980 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,980 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    102,980 miles
    Test number
    501715712771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail102,975 miles (+10,305)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,975 miles
    Test number
    532983412605
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass92,670 miles (+75)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    92,670 miles
    Test number
    580595121512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Fail92,595 miles (+14,043)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,595 miles
    Test number
    298340559018
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  5. Pass78,552 miles (+7,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,552 miles
    Test number
    738612126747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,408 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    71,408 miles
    Test number
    781188265664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,403 miles (+11,874)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,403 miles
    Test number
    361382337655
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass59,529 miles (+11,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,529 miles
    Test number
    418266148286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass48,042 miles (+6,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    48,042 miles
    Test number
    500059568389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass41,321 miles (+1,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,321 miles
    Test number
    148106931227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S front tyre wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass39,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,699 miles
    Test number
    112099798404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,699 miles (+2,856)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,699 miles
    Test number
    227414724458
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass36,843 miles (+2,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    36,843 miles
    Test number
    851902071964
    • AdvisoryCasing on rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

  14. Pass33,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,989 miles
    Test number
    176267731129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,989 miles (+7,529)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,989 miles
    Test number
    952477239798
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass26,460 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,460 miles
    Test number
    950435663434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,936 miles
    Test number
    465695665055
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail25,936 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,936 miles
    Test number
    875865365021
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP55 LEX

Does LP55 LEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP55 LEX is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP55 LEX?
The MOT on LP55 LEX is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP55 LEX done?
LP55 LEX was recorded at 102,980 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 7,166 miles a year.
Has LP55 LEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP55 LEX has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LP55 LEX 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 LP55 LEX find?
LP55 LEX passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 4 more.

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