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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LT12 HCNMOT history

LT12 HCN is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 110,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

LT12 HCN black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
110,985 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 HCN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 HCN was last recorded at 110,985 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,924 miles · 8 May 2026
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
5,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,985 miles
  • 2025 – 107,145 miles
  • 2024 – 104,320 miles
  • 2023 – 97,778 miles
  • 2022 – 91,414 miles
  • 2021 – 87,672 miles
  • 2020 – 86,148 miles
  • 2018 – 78,419 miles
  • 2017 – 74,793 miles
  • 2016 – 63,441 miles
  • 2015 – 52,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,985 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear axle eam corroded

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.

  • Rear axle beam corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,985 miles (+61)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    110,985 miles
    Test number
    657495351458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle eam corroded
  2. Fail110,924 miles (+3,779)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,924 miles
    Test number
    115408680328
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
  3. Pass107,145 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    107,145 miles
    Test number
    327377588936
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
  4. Fail107,145 miles (+2,825)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,145 miles
    Test number
    299396287553
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades changed (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 bulbs changed (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
  5. Pass104,320 miles (+61)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    104,320 miles
    Test number
    776306341742
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
  6. Fail104,259 miles (+6,481)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,259 miles
    Test number
    448996998080
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
  7. Pass97,778 miles (+6,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,778 miles
    Test number
    722829671433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass91,414 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    91,414 miles
    Test number
    888878888937
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water in the light (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
  9. Fail91,414 miles (+3,742)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,414 miles
    Test number
    163477620381
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water in the light (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
  10. Pass87,672 miles (+1,524)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    87,672 miles
    Test number
    114284425436
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code 2114 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak/gearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake just meet requirements (low effort)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box in poor condition
  11. Pass86,148 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,148 miles
    Test number
    948376266579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door handle sticking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively clicking noise on lock check (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop insecure
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tailpipe cowling corroded
  12. Fail86,148 miles (+7,729)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,148 miles
    Test number
    558415925015
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door handle sticking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively clicking noise on lock check (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose cowling corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear high level stop lamp 60% working
  13. Pass78,419 miles (+3,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,419 miles
    Test number
    737465879035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass74,793 miles (+11,352)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,793 miles
    Test number
    686729578017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,441 miles (+10,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,441 miles
    Test number
    958916400356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass52,618 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,618 miles
    Test number
    357318105492
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LT12 HCN

Does LT12 HCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 HCN is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 HCN?
The MOT on LT12 HCN is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 HCN done?
LT12 HCN was recorded at 110,985 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 5,375 miles a year.
Has LT12 HCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 HCN has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LT12 HCN 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 HCN find?
LT12 HCN passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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