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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LS12 WHAMOT history

LS12 WHA is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 27 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 78,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LS12 WHA silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
78,801 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 WHA
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 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 WHA was last recorded at 78,801 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 1,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,460 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,341 miles
Average per year
6,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,801 miles
  • 2025 – 77,460 miles
  • 2024 – 73,122 miles
  • 2023 – 61,693 miles
  • 2022 – 47,645 miles
  • 2021 – 42,125 miles
  • 2020 – 38,490 miles
  • 2019 – 33,259 miles
  • 2018 – 29,301 miles
  • 2017 – 25,155 miles
  • 2016 – 18,612 miles
  • 2015 – 13,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,801 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,801 miles (+1,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    78,801 miles
    Test number
    411958261568
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail77,460 miles (+4,338)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,460 miles
    Test number
    967132479642
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass73,122 miles (+11,429)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    73,122 miles
    Test number
    306434301981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,693 miles (+14,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    61,693 miles
    Test number
    329427843390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer layer corroded
  5. Pass47,645 miles (+5,520)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    47,645 miles
    Test number
    596504750005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    42,125 miles
    Test number
    204439109130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail42,125 miles (+3,635)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,125 miles
    Test number
    541823025529
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass38,490 miles (+5,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    38,490 miles
    Test number
    140371384283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top suspension mount slightly worn
  9. Pass33,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    33,259 miles
    Test number
    550475218414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail33,259 miles (+3,958)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,259 miles
    Test number
    199527706220
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 100% worn discs damaged (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass29,301 miles (+4,146)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    29,301 miles
    Test number
    217841991341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,155 miles (+6,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    25,155 miles
    Test number
    967812061293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Pass18,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    18,612 miles
    Test number
    434853923988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail18,609 miles (+5,409)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,609 miles
    Test number
    699794231514
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  15. Pass13,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    13,200 miles
    Test number
    317102785011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 WHA

Does LS12 WHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 WHA is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 WHA?
The MOT on LS12 WHA is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 WHA done?
LS12 WHA was recorded at 78,801 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 6,048 miles a year.
Has LS12 WHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 WHA has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 WHA 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 WHA find?
LS12 WHA passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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