Ford KA
Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,242 cc
L21 HLBMOT history
L21 HLB is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 1 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 62,961 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 62,961 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,131 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 HLB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- KA
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 1 Sept 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 HLB was last recorded at 62,961 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 62,819 miles · 27 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 142 miles
- Average per year
- 6,131 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 62,961 miles
- 2025 – 49,070 miles
- 2024 – 40,967 miles
- 2023 – 33,692 miles
- 2022 – 27,502 miles
- 2021 – 22,107 miles
- 2020 – 18,578 miles
- 2019 – 14,318 miles
- 2018 – 10,447 miles
- 2017 – 7,716 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass62,961 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Series of minor leaks along system (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Coil spring corroded both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 29 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,961 miles (+142)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 62,961 miles
- Test number
- 540415263808
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Series of minor leaks along system (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail62,819 miles (+13,749)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,819 miles
- Test number
- 138592379278
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Series of minor leaks along system (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass49,070 miles (+8,103)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 49,070 miles
- Test number
- 911789916319
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass40,967 miles (+7,275)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 40,967 miles
- Test number
- 379143511983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,692 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 33,692 miles
- Test number
- 289185028849
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail33,692 miles (+6,190)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,692 miles
- Test number
- 152477471567
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass27,502 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 27,502 miles
- Test number
- 148949536610
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail27,488 miles (+5,381)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,488 miles
- Test number
- 694728061517
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass22,107 miles (+3,529)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 22,107 miles
- Test number
- 975734907238
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass18,578 miles (+4,260)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 18,578 miles
- Test number
- 460117558319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,318 miles (+3,871)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 14,318 miles
- Test number
- 227965605172
- AdvisoryCar overheated on test
Pass10,447 miles (+2,731)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 10,447 miles
- Test number
- 675649443176
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass7,716 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 7,716 miles
- Test number
- 496206767151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L21 HLB
- Does L21 HLB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 HLB is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 HLB?
- The MOT on L21 HLB is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L21 HLB done?
- L21 HLB was recorded at 62,961 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 6,131 miles a year.
- Has L21 HLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 HLB has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L21 HLB 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 L21 HLB find?
- L21 HLB passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases series of minor leaks along system; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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