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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LS12 VPJMOT history

LS12 VPJ is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 7 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 75,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.

LS12 VPJ white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2026
Mileage
75,672 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 VPJ
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
7 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 VPJ was last recorded at 75,672 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 8,612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,060 miles · 24 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
8,612 miles
Average per year
6,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,672 miles
  • 2024 – 67,060 miles
  • 2023 – 60,411 miles
  • 2022 – 55,301 miles
  • 2021 – 49,676 miles
  • 2020 – 43,108 miles
  • 2019 – 35,489 miles
  • 2018 – 26,706 miles
  • 2017 – 16,483 miles
  • 2016 – 14,857 miles
  • 2015 – 12,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,672 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    75,672 miles
    Test number
    739341579673
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail75,672 miles (+8,612)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,672 miles
    Test number
    256948156466
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass67,060 miles (+6,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,060 miles
    Test number
    963571932355
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass60,411 miles (+5,110)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    60,411 miles
    Test number
    871229013227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,301 miles (+5,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    55,301 miles
    Test number
    434768976592
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated.
  6. Pass49,676 miles (+6,568)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    49,676 miles
    Test number
    183960068542
    • MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes spilt (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust has coroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front strut mounts
  7. Pass43,108 miles (+7,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,108 miles
    Test number
    459379959907
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass35,489 miles (+8,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    35,489 miles
    Test number
    827089935553
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front top strut mounting
  9. Pass26,706 miles (+10,223)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    26,706 miles
    Test number
    530745371751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,483 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    16,483 miles
    Test number
    504236226710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,857 miles (+2,732)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    14,857 miles
    Test number
    930371389401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,125 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    12,125 miles
    Test number
    145440195016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail12,122 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,122 miles
    Test number
    579969385050
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LS12 VPJ

Does LS12 VPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 VPJ expired on 23 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 VPJ?
The MOT on LS12 VPJ expired on 23 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 VPJ done?
LS12 VPJ was recorded at 75,672 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 6,471 miles a year.
Has LS12 VPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 VPJ has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 VPJ 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 VPJ find?
LS12 VPJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold.

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