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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LS12 BHJMOT history

LS12 BHJ is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 43,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

LS12 BHJ white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
43,179 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BHJ
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
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BHJ was last recorded at 43,179 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Apr 2019: 32,151 miles, lower than 46,544 miles on 30 Apr 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
43,179 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,179 miles
  • 2025 – 42,142 miles
  • 2023 – 41,730 miles
  • 2022 – 41,011 miles
  • 2021 – 40,314 miles
  • 2020 – 36,694 miles
  • 2019 – 32,151 miles
  • 2018 – 46,544 miles
  • 2017 – 46,186 miles
  • 2016 – 37,196 miles
  • 2015 – 27,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,179 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 heavily perished also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,179 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    43,179 miles
    Test number
    846243782620
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 heavily perished also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail43,179 miles (+1,037)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,179 miles
    Test number
    987981621306
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 heavily perished also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass42,142 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    42,142 miles
    Test number
    387931204052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,730 miles (+719)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    41,730 miles
    Test number
    696830173908
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisorySigns of a coolant leak and coolinfg fan staying on

  5. Pass41,011 miles (+697)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    41,011 miles
    Test number
    660086325747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    40,314 miles
    Test number
    683990892325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail40,314 miles (+3,620)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,314 miles
    Test number
    152429389898
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass36,694 miles (+4,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    36,694 miles
    Test number
    185293096887
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass32,151 miles (-14,393)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,151 miles
    Test number
    254494563222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,544 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,544 miles
    Test number
    559218035976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,186 miles
    Test number
    130512030083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail46,186 miles (+8,990)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,186 miles
    Test number
    940107745698
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass37,196 miles (+9,809)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,196 miles
    Test number
    491338732590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,387 miles
    Test number
    805221425140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 BHJ

Does LS12 BHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BHJ is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BHJ?
The MOT on LS12 BHJ is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BHJ done?
LS12 BHJ was recorded at 43,179 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 1,385 miles a year.
Has LS12 BHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BHJ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 BHJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 BHJ find?
LS12 BHJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe is deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65r14 heavily perished; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65r14, and 3 more.

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