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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.

LS12 OBY silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass112,661 km
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass60,240 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    60,240 miles
    Test number
    737047076241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass59,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,901 miles
    Test number
    423641492061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass57,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,579 miles
    Test number
    793823401007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass51,010 miles (+5,730)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,010 miles
    Test number
    995111419615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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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