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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LR12 VXMMOT history

LR12 VXM is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 9 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 31,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

LR12 VXM silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
31,777 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 VXM
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
9 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 VXM was last recorded at 31,777 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,965 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
812 miles
Average per year
1,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,777 miles
  • 2025 – 30,965 miles
  • 2024 – 30,130 miles
  • 2023 – 29,503 miles
  • 2022 – 29,098 miles
  • 2021 – 27,916 miles
  • 2020 – 26,835 miles
  • 2018 – 24,371 miles
  • 2017 – 22,039 miles
  • 2016 – 18,921 miles
  • 2015 – 12,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,777 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Both rear coil springs corroded at bottom

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,777 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    31,777 miles
    Test number
    361408121994
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail31,777 miles (+812)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,777 miles
    Test number
    853102798399
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass30,965 miles (+835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    30,965 miles
    Test number
    680650456459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass30,130 miles (+627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    30,130 miles
    Test number
    576860016944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  5. Pass29,503 miles (+405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    29,503 miles
    Test number
    194375999079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass29,098 miles (+1,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    29,098 miles
    Test number
    813977588525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass27,916 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    27,916 miles
    Test number
    920797562878
    • AdvisoryAir bag warning light glowing slightly. Dashboard fault
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between tread.Inner wall showing signs of running under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  8. Fail27,916 miles (+1,081)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,916 miles
    Test number
    259317510467
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between tread.Inner wall showing signs of running under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  9. Pass26,835 miles (+16)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    26,835 miles
    Test number
    769481800902
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded at bottom
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights inop
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s/f top suspension mount slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  10. Fail26,819 miles (+2,448)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,819 miles
    Test number
    366190923377
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded at bottom
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights inop
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s/f top suspension mount slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  11. Pass24,371 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    24,371 miles
    Test number
    721033153049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront fog-lights not operating both sides
    • 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. Fail24,370 miles (+2,331)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,370 miles
    Test number
    521202065542
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront fog-lights not operating both sides
    • 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))

  13. Pass22,039 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    22,039 miles
    Test number
    817650611304
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (inner sidewall spiting ) (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps not working
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  14. Fail22,039 miles (+3,118)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,039 miles
    Test number
    824025075502
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (inner sidewall spiting ) (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps not working
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  15. Pass18,921 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    18,921 miles
    Test number
    188443566393
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFog light not working

  16. Fail18,921 miles (+3,116)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,921 miles
    Test number
    698206897056
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryDiscs minor wear
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFog light not working

  17. Pass15,805 miles (+3,094)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    15,805 miles
    Test number
    176219130110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    12,711 miles
    Test number
    319329655043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR12 VXM

Does LR12 VXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 VXM is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 VXM?
The MOT on LR12 VXM is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 VXM done?
LR12 VXM was recorded at 31,777 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 1,757 miles a year.
Has LR12 VXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 VXM has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR12 VXM 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 LR12 VXM find?
LR12 VXM passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear exhaust silencer corroded, and 1 more.

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