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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LT12 GFOMOT history

LT12 GFO is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 8 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 91,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LT12 GFO white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
91,630 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 GFO
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
8 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 GFO was last recorded at 91,630 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 2,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,919 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,711 miles
Average per year
5,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,630 miles
  • 2025 – 88,919 miles
  • 2024 – 87,766 miles
  • 2023 – 81,243 miles
  • 2022 – 77,430 miles
  • 2021 – 68,517 miles
  • 2020 – 60,810 miles
  • 2019 – 52,310 miles
  • 2018 – 49,459 miles
  • 2017 – 46,846 miles
  • 2016 – 40,244 miles
  • 2015 – 32,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,630 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Coil spring corroded all 4

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,630 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    91,630 miles
    Test number
    440338955937
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail91,630 miles (+2,711)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,630 miles
    Test number
    637709049519
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass88,919 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    88,919 miles
    Test number
    206023906714
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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))
  4. Fail88,916 miles (+1,150)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,916 miles
    Test number
    790431208505
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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. Pass87,766 miles (+6,523)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,766 miles
    Test number
    235507955803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass81,243 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,243 miles
    Test number
    960545516548
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail81,243 miles (+3,813)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,243 miles
    Test number
    563228514262
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass77,430 miles (+8,913)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,430 miles
    Test number
    309579646818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,517 miles (+7,707)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    68,517 miles
    Test number
    113896378608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded
  10. Pass60,810 miles (+8,500)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    60,810 miles
    Test number
    846667537132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,310 miles (+2,851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,310 miles
    Test number
    110606611325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass49,459 miles (+2,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,459 miles
    Test number
    821555901323
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads about 80% worn
    • AdvisoryN/side rear tyre wearing low and becoming perished
  13. Pass46,846 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,846 miles
    Test number
    220020628129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded but not blowing.
  14. Fail46,846 miles (+6,602)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,846 miles
    Test number
    461929440834
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded but not blowing.
  15. Pass40,244 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,244 miles
    Test number
    262565934688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded.
  16. Fail40,244 miles (+8,120)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,244 miles
    Test number
    902269338260
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded.
  17. Pass32,124 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,124 miles
    Test number
    985837155030
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

Questions about LT12 GFO

Does LT12 GFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 GFO is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 GFO?
The MOT on LT12 GFO is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 GFO done?
LT12 GFO was recorded at 91,630 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 5,220 miles a year.
Has LT12 GFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 GFO has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LT12 GFO 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 GFO find?
LT12 GFO passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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