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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LS12 OAVMOT history

LS12 OAV is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 27 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 65,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

LS12 OAV white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
65,386 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 OAV
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 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 OAV was last recorded at 65,386 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 2,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,763 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,623 miles
Average per year
4,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,386 miles
  • 2025 – 62,763 miles
  • 2024 – 57,458 miles
  • 2023 – 52,930 miles
  • 2022 – 48,317 miles
  • 2021 – 44,032 miles
  • 2020 – 40,152 miles
  • 2019 – 35,843 miles
  • 2018 – 30,210 miles
  • 2017 – 24,354 miles
  • 2016 – 17,799 miles
  • 2015 – 12,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,386 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass65,386 miles (+2,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    65,386 miles
    Test number
    763762926257
    • 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))

  2. Pass62,763 miles (+5,305)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    62,763 miles
    Test number
    887544284185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass57,458 miles (+4,528)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,458 miles
    Test number
    457934437648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass52,930 miles (+4,613)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    52,930 miles
    Test number
    249270325336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass48,317 miles (+4,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    48,317 miles
    Test number
    600420045324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass44,032 miles (+3,880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    44,032 miles
    Test number
    908338560158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass40,152 miles (+4,309)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,152 miles
    Test number
    636615891623
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Slight play in strut mounts
    • 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))

  8. Pass35,843 miles (+5,633)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    35,843 miles
    Test number
    935775117142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Pass30,210 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    30,210 miles
    Test number
    951682865217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Fail30,210 miles (+5,856)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,210 miles
    Test number
    592145407764
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass24,354 miles (+6,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    24,354 miles
    Test number
    492757519287
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass17,799 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    17,799 miles
    Test number
    855341123356
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail17,799 miles (+5,340)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,799 miles
    Test number
    606828069724
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail12,459 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,459 miles
    Test number
    689429225252
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass12,459 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    12,459 miles
    Test number
    917429925291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail10,576 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,576 miles
    Test number
    579093685006
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass10,576 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    10,576 miles
    Test number
    638763685055
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LS12 OAV

Does LS12 OAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 OAV is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 OAV?
The MOT on LS12 OAV is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 OAV done?
LS12 OAV was recorded at 65,386 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 4,979 miles a year.
Has LS12 OAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 OAV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LS12 OAV 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 OAV find?
LS12 OAV passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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