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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,242 cc

L16 BNYMOT history

L16 BNY is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 25 Sept 2013. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 86,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

L16 BNY silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
86,416 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 BNY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 BNY was last recorded at 86,416 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,402 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
6,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,416 miles
  • 2024 – 82,073 miles
  • 2023 – 75,530 miles
  • 2022 – 68,142 miles
  • 2021 – 59,297 miles
  • 2020 – 55,828 miles
  • 2019 – 51,146 miles
  • 2018 – 44,995 miles
  • 2017 – 37,733 miles
  • 2016 – 28,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,416 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake cable insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi blowing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front exhaust flexi webbing broken nsf shockabsorber sweating very slight bind osf brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,416 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    86,416 miles
    Test number
    948915959911
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake cable insecure
  2. Fail86,402 miles (+4,329)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,402 miles
    Test number
    637776626662
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake cable insecure
  3. Pass82,073 miles (+6,543)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,073 miles
    Test number
    534042992082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,530 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,530 miles
    Test number
    889753185925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  5. Fail75,530 miles (+7,388)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,530 miles
    Test number
    986037500422
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  6. Pass68,142 miles (+8,845)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    68,142 miles
    Test number
    411875376543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,297 miles
    Test number
    276365276822
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Fail59,297 miles (+3,469)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,297 miles
    Test number
    211400575548
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass55,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    55,828 miles
    Test number
    997722134655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,828 miles (+4,682)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,828 miles
    Test number
    539742424626
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass51,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,146 miles
    Test number
    634733719328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,145 miles (+6,150)2 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,145 miles
    Test number
    106955743839
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass44,995 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    44,995 miles
    Test number
    131827440385
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi webbing broken nsf shockabsorber sweating very slight bind osf brake
  14. Fail44,994 miles (+7,261)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,994 miles
    Test number
    472307380833
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi webbing broken nsf shockabsorber sweating very slight bind osf brake
  15. Pass37,733 miles (+8,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    37,733 miles
    Test number
    217598959157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  16. Pass28,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    28,895 miles
    Test number
    618069236317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 BNY

Does L16 BNY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 BNY expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 BNY?
The MOT on L16 BNY expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 BNY done?
L16 BNY was recorded at 86,416 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 6,279 miles a year.
Has L16 BNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 BNY has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 BNY 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 L16 BNY find?
L16 BNY passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear hand brake cable insecure.

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