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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LS12 OAPMOT history

LS12 OAP is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 27 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 58,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LS12 OAP white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
58,811 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 OAP
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
27 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 OAP was last recorded at 58,811 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 4,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Nov 2024: 54,507 miles, lower than 54,800 miles on 29 Oct 2024.

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
54,507 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,304 miles
Average per year
3,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,811 miles
  • 2024 – 54,507 miles
  • 2023 – 50,295 miles
  • 2022 – 47,791 miles
  • 2021 – 45,052 miles
  • 2020 – 42,262 miles
  • 2019 – 39,328 miles
  • 2018 – 35,959 miles
  • 2017 – 32,006 miles
  • 2016 – 28,145 miles
  • 2015 – 24,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,811 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Heavy corrosion to rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,811 miles (+4,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    58,811 miles
    Test number
    664227316296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass54,507 miles (-293)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    54,507 miles
    Test number
    872169053270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail54,800 miles (+703)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,800 miles
    Test number
    128197405643
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

  4. Pass54,097 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    54,097 miles
    Test number
    734824082082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to rear axle

  5. Fail54,093 miles (+3,798)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,093 miles
    Test number
    610106304777
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to rear axle

  6. Pass50,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    50,295 miles
    Test number
    442483784370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,295 miles (+2,504)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,295 miles
    Test number
    581700503315
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass47,791 miles (+2,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    47,791 miles
    Test number
    169724639117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass45,052 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    45,052 miles
    Test number
    644510723309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail45,052 miles (+2,790)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,052 miles
    Test number
    689667132677
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass42,262 miles (+2,934)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    42,262 miles
    Test number
    614631387120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,328 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,328 miles
    Test number
    314573939840
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail39,294 miles (+3,335)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,294 miles
    Test number
    232000964787
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass35,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,959 miles
    Test number
    473298729067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail35,959 miles (+3,953)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,959 miles
    Test number
    514926731440
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass32,006 miles (+3,861)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,006 miles
    Test number
    444770935513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,145 miles
    Test number
    314624032377
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

  18. Fail28,144 miles (+3,558)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,144 miles
    Test number
    711428800092
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

  19. Pass24,586 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,586 miles
    Test number
    289929685077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth handbrake cables split

  20. Fail24,581 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,581 miles
    Test number
    897236785052
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

Questions about LS12 OAP

Does LS12 OAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 OAP is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 OAP?
The MOT on LS12 OAP is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 OAP done?
LS12 OAP was recorded at 58,811 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 3,230 miles a year.
Has LS12 OAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 OAP has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 OAP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Nov 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 OAP find?
LS12 OAP passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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