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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,248 cc

L1 TXUMOT history

L1 TXU is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 31 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 102,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

L1 TXU black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
102,898 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 TXU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 TXU was last recorded at 102,898 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,412 miles · 17 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
486 miles
Average per year
5,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,898 miles
  • 2023 – 102,412 miles
  • 2022 – 98,468 miles
  • 2021 – 92,216 miles
  • 2020 – 87,216 miles
  • 2019 – 81,845 miles
  • 2018 – 74,442 miles
  • 2017 – 67,990 miles
  • 2016 – 60,918 miles
  • 2015 – 52,466 miles
  • 2014 – 43,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,898 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront panel support sub frames corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer small hole (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,898 miles (+486)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    102,898 miles
    Test number
    755938639414
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront panel support sub frames corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer small hole (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass102,412 miles (+3,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    102,412 miles
    Test number
    459115121474
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  3. Pass98,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    98,468 miles
    Test number
    434625491923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail98,468 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,468 miles
    Test number
    121378968997
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail98,468 miles (+6,252)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,468 miles
    Test number
    892681617312
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,216 miles (+5,000)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,216 miles
    Test number
    615583106180
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass87,216 miles (+5,371)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,216 miles
    Test number
    695278296558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,845 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2020
    Odometer
    81,845 miles
    Test number
    538062897239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,816 miles (+7,374)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,816 miles
    Test number
    945622663243
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass74,442 miles (+6,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,442 miles
    Test number
    104177368311
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Pass67,990 miles (+7,072)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,990 miles
    Test number
    588382900302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,918 miles
    Test number
    663563819470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,918 miles (+8,452)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,918 miles
    Test number
    735097967533
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass52,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,466 miles
    Test number
    858869415134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,466 miles (+9,423)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,466 miles
    Test number
    936598615121
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass43,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,043 miles
    Test number
    218162744405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 TXU

Does L1 TXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 TXU is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 TXU?
The MOT on L1 TXU is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 TXU done?
L1 TXU was recorded at 102,898 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 5,063 miles a year.
Has L1 TXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 TXU has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L1 TXU 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 TXU find?
L1 TXU passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both; front panel support sub frames corroded, and 2 more.

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