Ford KA
Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc
LS12 OBFMOT history
LS12 OBF is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 27 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 69,352 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 69,352 mi
- At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,222 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 OBF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- KA
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 27 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 OBF was last recorded at 69,352 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 3,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,003 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,349 miles
- Average per year
- 5,222 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,352 miles
- 2025 – 66,003 miles
- 2024 – 56,882 miles
- 2023 – 51,181 miles
- 2022 – 46,023 miles
- 2021 – 42,706 miles
- 2020 – 40,753 miles
- 2019 – 36,678 miles
- 2018 – 30,133 miles
- 2017 – 22,445 miles
- 2016 – 11,821 miles
- 2015 – 9,179 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,352 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBonnet stay defected
- AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly worn and perished
- AdvisoryEngine and gearbox damp with oil
- AdvisoryExhaust flexy deteriorated
- AdvisoryHeadlight lenses deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread, outer edge worn, tyre perished, and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread, and tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle and lower spring cups corroded
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Rear wiper blade deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Surface corrosion to rear axle and rear outer exhaust box skin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside + offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside + offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 3 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,352 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 69,352 miles
- Test number
- 384033503919
- AdvisoryBonnet stay defected
- AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly worn and perished
- AdvisoryEngine and gearbox damp with oil
- AdvisoryExhaust flexy deteriorated
- AdvisoryHeadlight lenses deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread, outer edge worn, tyre perished, and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread, and tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle and lower spring cups corroded
Fail69,352 miles (+3,349)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,352 miles
- Test number
- 255229172670
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBonnet stay defected
- AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly worn and perished
- AdvisoryEngine and gearbox damp with oil
- AdvisoryExhaust flexy deteriorated
- AdvisoryHeadlight lenses deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread, outer edge worn, tyre perished, and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread, and tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle and lower spring cups corroded
Pass66,003 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 66,003 miles
- Test number
- 693713207507
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear axle and rear outer exhaust box skin
Fail66,001 miles (+5,666)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,001 miles
- Test number
- 763511610710
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear axle and rear outer exhaust box skin
Pass60,335 miles (+3,453)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 60,335 miles
- Test number
- 760992696419
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded 2nd skin
Pass56,882 miles (+5,701)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 56,882 miles
- Test number
- 886411788537
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,181 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 51,181 miles
- Test number
- 645864334733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,177 miles (+5,154)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,177 miles
- Test number
- 421935901505
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing not tested
Pass46,023 miles (+3,317)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 46,023 miles
- Test number
- 261258670214
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass42,706 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 42,706 miles
- Test number
- 454107572702
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box in poor condition and slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail42,706 miles (+1,953)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,706 miles
- Test number
- 545592577964
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box in poor condition and slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass40,753 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 40,753 miles
- Test number
- 785711052251
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside + offside (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside + offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated
Fail40,753 miles (+4,075)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,753 miles
- Test number
- 488316386539
- MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside + offside (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside + offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated
Pass36,678 miles (+6,545)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 36,678 miles
- Test number
- 434400091849
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside + offside rear tyres slightly perished/split but no ply/cords visible
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear exhaust system
Pass30,133 miles (+7,688)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 30,133 miles
- Test number
- 428567109989
- AdvisoryNearside + offside rear tyres slightly perished
- AdvisoryNearside front shock slightly weeping
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade slightly deteriorated/split
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear exhaust box
Pass22,445 miles (+10,624)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 22,445 miles
- Test number
- 342813283989
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass11,821 miles (+2,642)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 11,821 miles
- Test number
- 199416499590
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass9,179 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 9,179 miles
- Test number
- 435482065009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 OBF
- Does LS12 OBF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 OBF is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 OBF?
- The MOT on LS12 OBF is valid until 9 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 OBF done?
- LS12 OBF was recorded at 69,352 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 5,222 miles a year.
- Has LS12 OBF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 OBF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS12 OBF 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 OBF find?
- LS12 OBF passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: bonnet stay defected; both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly worn and perished; engine and gearbox damp with oil, and 5 more.
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