
Ford KA
Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc
LS12 OBYMOT history
LS12 OBY is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 27 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 112,661 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 112,661 km
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 OBY
- 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 14 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 OBY was last recorded at 112,661 km on 8 Apr 2026, 1,954 km more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 110,707 km · 15 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,954 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,661 km
- 2025 – 110,707 km
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 30 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,661 km (+1,954)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 112,661 km
- Test number
- 983387052919
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
Pass110,707 km1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 110,707 km
- Test number
- 207967969579
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail110,707 km3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,707 km
- Test number
- 486753929298
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass67,453 miles (+1,467)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 67,453 miles
- Test number
- 905178737375
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,986 miles (+1,707)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 65,986 miles
- Test number
- 721571421167
- 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))
Pass64,279 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 64,279 miles
- Test number
- 816165516841
- 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))
Fail64,279 miles (+2,107)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,279 miles
- Test number
- 318618853647
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
Pass62,172 miles (+1,932)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 62,172 miles
- Test number
- 361438078901
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass60,240 miles (+312)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 60,240 miles
- Test number
- 737047076241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,928 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 59,928 miles
- Test number
- 359145540990
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail59,928 miles (+27)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,928 miles
- Test number
- 491489108734
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass59,901 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 59,901 miles
- Test number
- 423641492061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,896 miles (+2,317)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,896 miles
- Test number
- 136903473826
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,579 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 57,579 miles
- Test number
- 793823401007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,579 miles (+6,569)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,579 miles
- Test number
- 349163521860
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass51,010 miles (+5,730)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 51,010 miles
- Test number
- 995111419615
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,280 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 45,280 miles
- Test number
- 448899885050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 OBY
- Does LS12 OBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 OBY is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 OBY?
- The MOT on LS12 OBY is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 OBY done?
- LS12 OBY was recorded at 112,661 km at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026.
- Has LS12 OBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 OBY has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS12 OBY 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 OBY find?
- LS12 OBY passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; exhaust system rusty.
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