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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LS12 LVEMOT history

LS12 LVE is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 61,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2024.

LS12 LVE white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2025
Mileage
61,271 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2024
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 LVE
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 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 LVE was last recorded at 61,271 miles on 27 Jul 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,270 miles · 20 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 61,271 miles
  • 2023 – 54,987 miles
  • 2022 – 49,261 miles
  • 2021 – 44,354 miles
  • 2020 – 41,848 miles
  • 2019 – 39,103 miles
  • 2018 – 35,720 miles
  • 2017 – 32,768 miles
  • 2016 – 29,207 miles
  • 2015 – 26,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,271 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass61,271 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    61,271 miles
    Test number
    536124938179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Fail61,270 miles (+6,283)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,270 miles
    Test number
    627185174777
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass54,987 miles (+5,726)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    54,987 miles
    Test number
    303901458359
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  4. Pass49,261 miles (+4,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    49,261 miles
    Test number
    259578255974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass44,354 miles (+2,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    44,354 miles
    Test number
    837665652039
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass41,848 miles (+2,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,848 miles
    Test number
    875815279512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass39,103 miles (+3,383)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,103 miles
    Test number
    739270463364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,720 miles
    Test number
    117947432329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre inner sidewall perished
  9. Fail35,720 miles (+2,952)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,720 miles
    Test number
    755519427454
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced wiper blade (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced wiper blade (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre inner sidewall perished
  10. Pass32,768 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,768 miles
    Test number
    606631418074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,207 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,207 miles
    Test number
    379269640204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail29,207 miles (+2,808)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,207 miles
    Test number
    513675877641
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass26,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,399 miles
    Test number
    737491295094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 LVE

Does LS12 LVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 LVE expired on 26 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 LVE?
The MOT on LS12 LVE expired on 26 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 LVE done?
LS12 LVE was recorded at 61,271 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2024, an average of 3,741 miles a year.
Has LS12 LVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 LVE has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 LVE 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 LVE find?
LS12 LVE passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front upper shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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