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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L13 BSKMOT history

L13 BSK is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 28 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 41,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

L13 BSK black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
41,516 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 BSK
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
28 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 BSK was last recorded at 41,516 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 4,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,092 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,424 miles
Average per year
2,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,516 miles
  • 2025 – 37,092 miles
  • 2024 – 32,337 miles
  • 2023 – 28,496 miles
  • 2022 – 24,362 miles
  • 2021 – 22,576 miles
  • 2020 – 21,483 miles
  • 2019 – 20,266 miles
  • 2018 – 18,529 miles
  • 2017 – 16,863 miles
  • 2016 – 14,476 miles
  • 2015 – 11,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,516 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,516 miles (+4,424)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    41,516 miles
    Test number
    813855907358
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass37,092 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    37,092 miles
    Test number
    468399903302
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides part of rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail37,092 miles (+4,755)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,092 miles
    Test number
    655176647027
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides part of rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass32,337 miles (+3,841)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    32,337 miles
    Test number
    274255063273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass28,496 miles (+4,134)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    28,496 miles
    Test number
    353363663901
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass24,362 miles (+1,786)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    24,362 miles
    Test number
    757837850370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,576 miles (+1,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    22,576 miles
    Test number
    377318909366
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to crack and perish

  8. Pass21,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    21,483 miles
    Test number
    768660636640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail21,483 miles (+1,217)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,483 miles
    Test number
    726362006277
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass20,266 miles (+1,737)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    20,266 miles
    Test number
    107720990786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,529 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    18,529 miles
    Test number
    151587340886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,863 miles (+2,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    16,863 miles
    Test number
    741657171481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass14,476 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    14,476 miles
    Test number
    615830451087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    11,993 miles
    Test number
    534470369643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L13 BSK

Does L13 BSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 BSK is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 BSK?
The MOT on L13 BSK is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 BSK done?
L13 BSK was recorded at 41,516 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 2,740 miles a year.
Has L13 BSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 BSK has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L13 BSK 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 L13 BSK find?
L13 BSK passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; rear lower suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s.

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