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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,242 cc

L1 PENMOT history

L1 PEN is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 51,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

L1 PEN white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
51,371 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 PEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 PEN was last recorded at 51,371 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 4,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,185 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,186 miles
Average per year
4,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,371 miles
  • 2025 – 47,185 miles
  • 2024 – 42,354 miles
  • 2023 – 37,487 miles
  • 2022 – 33,109 miles
  • 2021 – 28,215 miles
  • 2019 – 23,776 miles
  • 2018 – 17,529 miles
  • 2017 – 11,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,371 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear axleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,371 miles (+4,186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    51,371 miles
    Test number
    912569059710
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear axle
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass47,185 miles (+4,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    47,185 miles
    Test number
    214195627384
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear axle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass42,354 miles (+4,867)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    42,354 miles
    Test number
    847782354114
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside + offside front (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass37,487 miles (+4,378)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    37,487 miles
    Test number
    731981650516
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake cable outer cover damaged
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + offside front (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass33,109 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    33,109 miles
    Test number
    139291044081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail33,109 miles (+4,894)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,109 miles
    Test number
    509377716128
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop broken
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass28,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    28,215 miles
    Test number
    110903813604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop insecure

  8. Fail28,215 miles (+4,439)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,215 miles
    Test number
    840197721986
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop insecure

  9. Pass23,776 miles (+4,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    23,776 miles
    Test number
    699477781617
    • AdvisoryNearside head light aim was high [adjusted]

  10. Pass18,805 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    18,805 miles
    Test number
    399252104142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,529 miles (+6,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    17,529 miles
    Test number
    359123148853
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass11,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    11,221 miles
    Test number
    370548480317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 PEN

Does L1 PEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 PEN is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 PEN?
The MOT on L1 PEN is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 PEN done?
L1 PEN was recorded at 51,371 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 4,766 miles a year.
Has L1 PEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 PEN has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L1 PEN 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 PEN find?
L1 PEN passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: corrosion to rear axle; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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