FORD KA NL12XTM has 15 MOTs

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This 2012 FORD KA has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 46,410 miles 11 months ago on Friday 21st November 2025 at 13:39.

The current MOT will expire in 1 month on Saturday 21st November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

NL12XTM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 202646,410 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front Top Struts Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive + Weak Metal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive + Weak Metal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
FAILED20TH NOVEMBER 202546,407 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Both Front Top Struts Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive + Weak Metal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive + Weak Metal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 202421ST NOVEMBER 202544,651 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Full Exhaust System Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Both Strut Tops Corroded
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 202321ST NOVEMBER 202443,086 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 202221ST NOVEMBER 202341,846 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Rear Box & Rear Clamp Deteriorated
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 20211ST MARCH 202238,419 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED24TH FEBRUARY 202138,418 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Likely To Become Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED2ND MARCH 20201ST MARCH 202135,826 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 201927TH FEBRUARY 202032,719 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED26TH FEBRUARY 201932,719 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 201827TH FEBRUARY 201928,650 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Badly Corroded But Not Blowing
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Cracking Between Tread & On Outer Sidewall But No Cords Visible
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 201727TH FEBRUARY 201824,925 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Corroded But Not Blowing
PASSED7TH MARCH 201629TH MARCH 201720,524 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. May Have Seized Piston In W/cylinder ?? (3.7.b.5b)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Bottoms Of All (2.4.c.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3mm And Perished/cracked In Channels And Nail In Tread (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 4mm And Perished/cracking In Channels (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Box Corroded And Splitting
PASSED18TH MARCH 201529TH MARCH 201616,407 MI
FAILED17TH MARCH 201516,407 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Bottom Ball Joint Has Play
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

NL12XTM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

NL12XTM MOT Comments

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NL12XTM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 46,410 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,570 miles

NL12XTM FAQs

This Ford Ka with registration NL12XTM was manufactured on Thursday 29th March 2012 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 46,410 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 3,570 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 15 MOTs on record for this Ford Ka beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means NL12XTM has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Ka has had 47 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 6 Major, 3 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Ka is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does NL12XTM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 13th October 2026 NL12XTM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is NL12XTM Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 13th October 2026 NL12XTM does have Tax. Read more

When does NL12XTM Tax expire?

The current Tax for NL12XTM will expire in 3 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does NL12XTM MOT expire?

The current MOT for NL12XTM will expire in 1 month on Saturday 21st November 2026. Read more

When did NL12XTM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for NL12XTM was on Friday 21st November 2025 at 13:39. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has NL12XTM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for NL12XTM we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has NL12XTM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for NL12XTM we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is NL12XTM?

NL12XTM is registered as a 2012 Ford Ka. Read more

How many miles has NL12XTM done?

The odometer reading for NL12XTM at the last MOT in November 2025 was 46,410 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,570 miles per year. Read more

How old is NL12XTM?

The vehicle NL12XTM was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 29th March 2012. Read more

What colour is NL12XTM?

The official colour of NL12XTM is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does NL12XTM have?

NL12XTM has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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