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2012 FORD KA
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- Registration LP55LEX
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2012
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1242cc
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- Expires 11 Dec 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 102,980 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 102,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear axle corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
12 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 92,670 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear axle corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 92,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear axle corroded
17 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 78,552 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 71,408 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2023 7 Jun 20269 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 71,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
1 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 59,529 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 48,042 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
3 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 41,321 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S front tyre wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 39,699 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2019 7 Jun 202629 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 39,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
4 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 36,843 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- casing on rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate
14 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 33,989 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2017 7 Jun 202614 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 33,989 MI
7 Jun 20268 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 26,460 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2016 7 Jun 20266 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 25,936 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
6 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 25,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LP55LEX was registered on 2012-03-30
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