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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LT12 RPOMOT history

LT12 RPO is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 7 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 82,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

LT12 RPO black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
82,445 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 RPO
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
7 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 RPO was last recorded at 82,445 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 5,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,840 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,605 miles
Average per year
5,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,445 miles
  • 2025 – 76,840 miles
  • 2024 – 72,429 miles
  • 2023 – 67,338 miles
  • 2022 – 59,508 miles
  • 2021 – 51,840 miles
  • 2020 – 45,427 miles
  • 2019 – 38,520 miles
  • 2018 – 33,296 miles
  • 2017 – 28,941 miles
  • 2016 – 25,308 miles
  • 2015 – 21,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,445 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass82,445 miles (+5,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    82,445 miles
    Test number
    289762115610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass76,840 miles (+4,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    76,840 miles
    Test number
    316980869211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass72,429 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    72,429 miles
    Test number
    547888593551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,338 miles (+7,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,338 miles
    Test number
    736402319755
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass59,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,508 miles
    Test number
    959025528632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail59,508 miles (+7,668)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,508 miles
    Test number
    683087492506
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass51,840 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,840 miles
    Test number
    629172223923
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible joint deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail51,840 miles (+6,413)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,840 miles
    Test number
    335566794354
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible joint deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass45,427 miles (+6,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    45,427 miles
    Test number
    349007467271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass38,520 miles (+5,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    38,520 miles
    Test number
    738284245702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass33,296 miles (+4,355)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,296 miles
    Test number
    944484279919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  12. Pass28,941 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    28,941 miles
    Test number
    335777622417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail28,941 miles (+3,633)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,941 miles
    Test number
    804382978388
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass25,308 miles (+3,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,308 miles
    Test number
    258254160151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rear mounting bush slightly weak
  15. Pass21,818 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,818 miles
    Test number
    899655255095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorating

Questions about LT12 RPO

Does LT12 RPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 RPO is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 RPO?
The MOT on LT12 RPO is valid until 13 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 RPO done?
LT12 RPO was recorded at 82,445 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 5,536 miles a year.
Has LT12 RPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 RPO has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LT12 RPO 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 RPO find?
LT12 RPO passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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