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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LT12 HGLMOT history

LT12 HGL is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 98,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

LT12 HGL white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2026
Mileage
98,094 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 HGL
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
2 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LT12 HGL was last recorded at 98,094 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 13,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,883 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,211 miles
Average per year
7,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,094 miles
  • 2025 – 84,883 miles
  • 2024 – 70,174 miles
  • 2023 – 64,379 miles
  • 2022 – 61,989 miles
  • 2021 – 56,780 miles
  • 2020 – 51,112 miles
  • 2019 – 45,292 miles
  • 2018 – 36,249 miles
  • 2017 – 27,609 miles
  • 2016 – 21,074 miles
  • 2015 – 15,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail98,094 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT failures 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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside rear tyre has deep cuts on the outer sidewall but no chords showing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear box badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight leak from coolant radiator

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail98,094 miles (+13,211)1 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,094 miles
    Test number
    302833193442
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Pass84,883 miles (+14,709)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,883 miles
    Test number
    805345266917
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass70,174 miles (+5,795)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,174 miles
    Test number
    743898295526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,379 miles
    Test number
    210864003442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,379 miles (+2,390)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,379 miles
    Test number
    411851414155
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass61,989 miles (+5,209)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,989 miles
    Test number
    867669670502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,780 miles (+5,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,780 miles
    Test number
    830140862651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass51,112 miles (+5,820)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,112 miles
    Test number
    220569857622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass45,292 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    45,292 miles
    Test number
    487545843501
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has deep cuts on the outer sidewall but no chords showing
    • AdvisoryRear box badly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight leak from coolant radiator
  10. Fail45,264 miles (+9,015)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,264 miles
    Test number
    929052679519
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has deep cuts on the outer sidewall but no chords showing
    • AdvisoryRear box badly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight leak from coolant radiator
  11. Pass36,249 miles (+8,640)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,249 miles
    Test number
    874945083879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,609 miles (+6,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    27,609 miles
    Test number
    884966869590
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)
  13. Pass21,074 miles (+5,827)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    21,074 miles
    Test number
    312774372529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,247 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    15,247 miles
    Test number
    185815375405
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LT12 HGL

Does LT12 HGL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT12 HGL expired on 15 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT12 HGL?
The MOT on LT12 HGL expired on 15 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT12 HGL done?
LT12 HGL was recorded at 98,094 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 7,548 miles a year.
Has LT12 HGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 HGL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LT12 HGL 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 HGL find?
LT12 HGL failed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up; driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 7 more.

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