Ford logo

Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LT12 GDKMOT history

LT12 GDK is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 24 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 84,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

LT12 GDK red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
84,681 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,395 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LT12 GDK in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 GDK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 GDK was last recorded at 84,681 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,152 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
529 miles
Average per year
5,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,681 miles
  • 2024 – 84,152 miles
  • 2023 – 79,866 miles
  • 2022 – 72,405 miles
  • 2021 – 63,452 miles
  • 2020 – 55,808 miles
  • 2019 – 52,717 miles
  • 2018 – 49,490 miles
  • 2017 – 46,432 miles
  • 2016 – 42,200 miles
  • 2015 – 26,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,681 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front top strut mounts slight play.
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust corrosion.
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNo clamp on front exhaust join.

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,681 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    84,681 miles
    Test number
    501139780406
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top strut mounts slight play.
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust corrosion.
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo clamp on front exhaust join.
  2. Fail84,678 miles (+526)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,678 miles
    Test number
    181625856831
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top strut mounts slight play.
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust corrosion.
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close and slightly worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNo clamp on front exhaust join.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass84,152 miles (+67)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,152 miles
    Test number
    587497356570
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderside coated in underseal
  4. Fail84,085 miles (+4,219)1 dangerous2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,085 miles
    Test number
    943315425712
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective strong advisory as the rear rubber mount is perished (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess rear lower stead bar has bolt head sheared off (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively not routed correctly around suspension leg (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bolt missing from lower supporting panel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch liner damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable outer sleeve splitting (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch liner damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable supporting bracket corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass79,866 miles (+7,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,866 miles
    Test number
    809102813411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass72,405 miles (+8,953)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,405 miles
    Test number
    481678320306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,452 miles (+7,644)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,452 miles
    Test number
    792506312614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,808 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    55,808 miles
    Test number
    192133329403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,717 miles (+3,227)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,717 miles
    Test number
    796983141051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,490 miles (+3,058)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,490 miles
    Test number
    573106887977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,432 miles
    Test number
    475448072672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,432 miles (+4,232)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,432 miles
    Test number
    778087867583
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  13. Pass42,200 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,200 miles
    Test number
    207814636872
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Fail42,200 miles (+16,131)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,200 miles
    Test number
    897800441700
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre puctured
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass26,069 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,069 miles
    Test number
    557603185008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LT12 GDK

Does LT12 GDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 GDK is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 GDK?
The MOT on LT12 GDK is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 GDK done?
LT12 GDK was recorded at 84,681 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 5,395 miles a year.
Has LT12 GDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 GDK has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LT12 GDK 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 LT12 GDK find?
LT12 GDK passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip.; both front top strut mounts slight play.; central exhaust corrosion., and 3 more.

Browse all LT12G registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.