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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc

L1 GGSMOT history

L1 GGS is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 73,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

L1 GGS red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
73,577 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 GGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 GGS was last recorded at 73,577 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,551 miles · 10 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
4,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,577 miles
  • 2025 – 69,941 miles
  • 2024 – 65,461 miles
  • 2023 – 62,810 miles
  • 2022 – 59,295 miles
  • 2021 – 54,717 miles
  • 2020 – 50,928 miles
  • 2019 – 42,625 miles
  • 2018 – 32,200 miles
  • 2016 – 25,789 miles
  • 2015 – 19,820 miles
  • 2014 – 19,314 miles
  • 2013 – 14,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,577 miles
  • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth headlights Projected beam image is just visibleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryN/S Handbrake cable support broken (MWC)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryO/S/R bump stop brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BothRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/F (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,577 miles (+26)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    73,577 miles
    Test number
    557567112841
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights Projected beam image is just visible
    • AdvisoryN/S Handbrake cable support broken (MWC)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R bump stop broken
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/F (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail73,551 miles (+3,610)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,551 miles
    Test number
    814049367787
    • MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S/F (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights Projected beam image is just visible
    • AdvisoryN/S Handbrake cable support broken (MWC)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R bump stop broken
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/F (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass69,941 miles (+4,480)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    69,941 miles
    Test number
    413165945668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe joint deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounted corroded away
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear bump stops deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroding
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroding

  4. Pass65,461 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    65,461 miles
    Test number
    849460105135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail65,396 miles (+2,586)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,396 miles
    Test number
    739162089250
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rack gaiter split and no longer preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Binding slightly when turning by hand (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated

  6. Pass62,810 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,810 miles
    Test number
    577233501805
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rear box deteriorated but not leaking

  7. Fail62,795 miles (+3,500)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,795 miles
    Test number
    555197485230
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

  8. Pass59,295 miles (+4,578)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,295 miles
    Test number
    611363754822
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front mount & front join clamp are corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle to rear join clamp is missing & rear silencer outer skin is corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer door handle is deteriorating

  9. Pass54,717 miles (+3,789)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,717 miles
    Test number
    845017924369
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW - bald on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in-between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall - on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle to rear join clamp is missing - join not leaking
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer skin is deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear wiper is deteriorating

  10. Pass50,928 miles (+8,303)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,928 miles
    Test number
    817970563178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front clamp & front hanger are deteriorating
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle to rear clamp is missing & rear box outer skin is deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper is deteriorating

  11. Pass42,625 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,625 miles
    Test number
    141143452920
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken front
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre side wall perished

  12. Fail42,625 miles (+10,425)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,625 miles
    Test number
    374438908912
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken front
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre side wall perished

  13. Pass32,200 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    32,200 miles
    Test number
    363074817081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,169 miles (+6,380)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,169 miles
    Test number
    641056063881
    • MajorCentral Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExcessive play at osf wheel.

  15. Pass25,789 miles (+5,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    25,789 miles
    Test number
    845331940841
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass19,820 miles (+506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    19,820 miles
    Test number
    101396008871
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorating
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front inner steering rack joints

  17. Pass19,314 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    19,314 miles
    Test number
    508333564223
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside inner steering arm ball joint has play (steering rack)

  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    256087273295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail14,830 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,830 miles
    Test number
    788036573267
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Questions about L1 GGS

Does L1 GGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 GGS is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 GGS?
The MOT on L1 GGS is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 GGS done?
L1 GGS was recorded at 73,577 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 4,509 miles a year.
Has L1 GGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 GGS has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 GGS 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 L1 GGS find?
L1 GGS passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s; both headlights projected beam image is just visible; n/s handbrake cable support broken (mwc), and 4 more.

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