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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L111 VHTMOT history

L111 VHT is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 12 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 51,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

L111 VHT black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
51,328 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 VHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 VHT was last recorded at 51,328 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,288 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
3,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,328 miles
  • 2025 – 48,685 miles
  • 2024 – 46,199 miles
  • 2023 – 44,589 miles
  • 2022 – 42,227 miles
  • 2021 – 36,879 miles
  • 2020 – 33,919 miles
  • 2019 – 31,407 miles
  • 2018 – 27,714 miles
  • 2017 – 23,902 miles
  • 2016 – 19,538 miles
  • 2015 – 15,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,328 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass51,328 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    51,328 miles
    Test number
    779475030899
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  2. Fail51,288 miles (+2,603)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,288 miles
    Test number
    365858240692
    • DangerousOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  3. Pass48,685 miles (+2,486)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    48,685 miles
    Test number
    566378476244
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi weak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass46,199 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    46,199 miles
    Test number
    572223046414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    44,589 miles
    Test number
    505639218672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail44,589 miles (+2,362)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,589 miles
    Test number
    166137813204
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Pass42,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    42,227 miles
    Test number
    837983429889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail42,227 miles (+5,348)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,227 miles
    Test number
    407890547679
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  9. Pass36,879 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    36,879 miles
    Test number
    977405432395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail36,876 miles (+2,957)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,876 miles
    Test number
    876851131158
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass33,919 miles (+2,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    33,919 miles
    Test number
    702838313283
    • AdvisoryNSR tyre feathered on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre worn close to legal limit
  12. Pass31,407 miles (+3,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    31,407 miles
    Test number
    564005399663
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass27,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    27,714 miles
    Test number
    782943523920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail27,714 miles (+3,812)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,714 miles
    Test number
    556013509754
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  15. Pass23,902 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    23,902 miles
    Test number
    717208533329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  16. Fail23,902 miles (+4,364)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,902 miles
    Test number
    440380137073
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  17. Pass19,538 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    19,538 miles
    Test number
    948281512996
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail19,534 miles (+4,481)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,534 miles
    Test number
    882861688982
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass15,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    15,053 miles
    Test number
    614081474399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L111 VHT

Does L111 VHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 VHT is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L111 VHT?
The MOT on L111 VHT is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 VHT done?
L111 VHT was recorded at 51,328 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 3,496 miles a year.
Has L111 VHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 VHT has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L111 VHT 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 L111 VHT find?
L111 VHT passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front nail in tyre.

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