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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

L23 BDWMOT history

L23 BDW is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 27 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 102,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

L23 BDW silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
102,618 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 BDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 BDW was last recorded at 102,618 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,185 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
433 miles
Average per year
5,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,618 miles
  • 2025 – 102,185 miles
  • 2024 – 98,847 miles
  • 2023 – 95,449 miles
  • 2022 – 91,523 miles
  • 2021 – 85,992 miles
  • 2020 – 82,100 miles
  • 2019 – 76,138 miles
  • 2018 – 68,674 miles
  • 2017 – 61,498 miles
  • 2016 – 56,377 miles
  • 2015 – 50,942 miles
  • 2014 – 45,777 miles
  • 2013 – 40,194 miles
  • 2012 – 30,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,618 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,618 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    102,618 miles
    Test number
    860143423353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail102,185 miles (+3,338)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,185 miles
    Test number
    299209963962
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass98,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    98,847 miles
    Test number
    738653100421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail98,847 miles (+3,398)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,847 miles
    Test number
    883563146668
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  5. Pass95,449 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,449 miles
    Test number
    382415301203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Fail95,449 miles (+3,926)6 major2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,449 miles
    Test number
    905496395718
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass91,523 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    91,523 miles
    Test number
    835059939928
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension heavily corroded
  8. Fail91,523 miles (+5,531)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,523 miles
    Test number
    699975654895
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure front pipe not secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension heavily corroded
  9. Pass85,992 miles (+3,892)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,992 miles
    Test number
    740612031552
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass82,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    82,100 miles
    Test number
    792453138808
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Fail82,100 miles (+5,962)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,100 miles
    Test number
    517025296586
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass76,138 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,138 miles
    Test number
    230077372782
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Fail76,138 miles (+7,464)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,138 miles
    Test number
    766292649058
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm on limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  14. Pass68,674 miles (+7,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,674 miles
    Test number
    436036424563
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass61,498 miles (+5,121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,498 miles
    Test number
    794441366592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm. wearing outer edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin peeling.
  16. Pass56,377 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,377 miles
    Test number
    422428681054
    • AdvisoryBackbox outer skin peeling away/corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake cable insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear bump stops broken and loose within the springs
  17. Fail56,377 miles (+5,435)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,377 miles
    Test number
    198815581411
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBackbox outer skin peeling away/corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake cable insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear bump stops broken and loose within the springs
  18. Pass50,942 miles (+5,165)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,942 miles
    Test number
    796389445195
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin peeling
  19. Pass45,777 miles (+5,583)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,777 miles
    Test number
    588701944190
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated
  20. Pass40,194 miles (+9,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,194 miles
    Test number
    407134253146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass30,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,720 miles
    Test number
    149959742150
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L23 BDW

Does L23 BDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 BDW is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 BDW?
The MOT on L23 BDW is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 BDW done?
L23 BDW was recorded at 102,618 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 5,232 miles a year.
Has L23 BDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 BDW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 BDW 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 L23 BDW find?
L23 BDW passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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