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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LS12 WHDMOT history

LS12 WHD is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 65,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

LS12 WHD white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
65,077 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 WHD
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
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 WHD was last recorded at 65,077 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 7,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,579 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,498 miles
Average per year
4,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,077 miles
  • 2025 – 57,579 miles
  • 2024 – 51,528 miles
  • 2023 – 47,258 miles
  • 2022 – 43,640 miles
  • 2021 – 40,761 miles
  • 2020 – 37,730 miles
  • 2019 – 32,940 miles
  • 2018 – 28,206 miles
  • 2017 – 23,250 miles
  • 2016 – 18,831 miles
  • 2015 – 14,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,077 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,077 miles (+7,498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    65,077 miles
    Test number
    242239475927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass57,579 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    57,579 miles
    Test number
    882967629357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail57,560 miles (+6,032)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,560 miles
    Test number
    987574733232
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass51,528 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    51,528 miles
    Test number
    965273225472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail51,527 miles (+4,269)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,527 miles
    Test number
    930663650967
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box clamp corroded/broken

  6. Pass47,258 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    47,258 miles
    Test number
    882018886184
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail47,258 miles (+3,618)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,258 miles
    Test number
    443812049821
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass43,640 miles (+2,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    43,640 miles
    Test number
    631399910795
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass40,761 miles (+3,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    40,761 miles
    Test number
    398962415180
    • AdvisoryRear box corroded

  10. Pass37,730 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    37,730 miles
    Test number
    218350740271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail37,730 miles (+4,790)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,730 miles
    Test number
    830866966488
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass32,940 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    32,940 miles
    Test number
    951569293575
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail32,940 miles (+4,734)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,940 miles
    Test number
    458872318077
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass28,206 miles (+4,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    28,206 miles
    Test number
    983181304991
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass23,250 miles (+4,419)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    23,250 miles
    Test number
    883848130834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,831 miles (+4,807)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    18,831 miles
    Test number
    815427670387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,024 miles
    Test number
    998645675021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 WHD

Does LS12 WHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 WHD is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 WHD?
The MOT on LS12 WHD is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 WHD done?
LS12 WHD was recorded at 65,077 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 4,690 miles a year.
Has LS12 WHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 WHD has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 WHD 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 WHD find?
LS12 WHD passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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