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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LS12 BHDMOT history

LS12 BHD is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 79,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.

LS12 BHD white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2026
Mileage
79,208 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BHD
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
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BHD was last recorded at 79,208 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 4,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,003 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4,205 miles
Average per year
4,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,208 miles
  • 2024 – 75,003 miles
  • 2023 – 71,429 miles
  • 2022 – 67,951 miles
  • 2021 – 66,540 miles
  • 2020 – 64,731 miles
  • 2019 – 61,466 miles
  • 2018 – 58,580 miles
  • 2017 – 51,623 miles
  • 2016 – 43,709 miles
  • 2015 – 33,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,208 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,208 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,208 miles
    Test number
    816720604848
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail79,208 miles (+4,205)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,208 miles
    Test number
    412947418626
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass75,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,003 miles
    Test number
    594964197365
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone bushes split slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre low
  4. Fail75,001 miles (+3,572)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,001 miles
    Test number
    985264382326
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear plates delaminated (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone bushes split slight play
    • AdvisoryFront pads low discs worn and corroded
  5. Pass71,429 miles (+41)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,429 miles
    Test number
    174613131535
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail71,388 miles (+3,437)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,388 miles
    Test number
    160960730639
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe to Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass67,951 miles (+1,411)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,951 miles
    Test number
    570611538901
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass66,540 miles (+1,809)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,540 miles
    Test number
    421345616529
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush has play (BORDERLINE!) (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush has play (BORDERLINE!) (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass64,731 miles (+3,265)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,731 miles
    Test number
    419193878831
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play borderline! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread + worn shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top (close!) (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play borderline! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread + worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top (close!) (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass61,466 miles (+2,886)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,466 miles
    Test number
    129337249121
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play close (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play close (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass58,580 miles (+6,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,580 miles
    Test number
    219970127868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass51,623 miles (+7,914)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,623 miles
    Test number
    194243541818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,709 miles (+10,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,709 miles
    Test number
    202856134337
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty
  14. Pass33,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,588 miles
    Test number
    126323385083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 BHD

Does LS12 BHD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 BHD expired on 30 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BHD?
The MOT on LS12 BHD expired on 30 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 BHD done?
LS12 BHD was recorded at 79,208 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025, an average of 4,565 miles a year.
Has LS12 BHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BHD has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 BHD 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 LS12 BHD find?
LS12 BHD passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front steering box has seepage, and 5 more.

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