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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,599 cc

L23 KCAMOT history

L23 KCA is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 80,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

L23 KCA blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
80,399 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 KCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 KCA was last recorded at 80,399 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 2,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,353 miles · 13 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,046 miles
Average per year
3,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,399 miles
  • 2024 – 78,353 miles
  • 2023 – 76,434 miles
  • 2020 – 73,522 miles
  • 2019 – 67,951 miles
  • 2018 – 62,746 miles
  • 2017 – 56,904 miles
  • 2015 – 50,368 miles
  • 2014 – 45,899 miles
  • 2013 – 42,140 miles
  • 2011 – 42,113 miles
  • 2010 – 39,804 miles
  • 2009 – 32,086 miles
  • 2008 – 19,827 miles
  • 2007 – 13,834 miles
  • 2006 – 9,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,399 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFuel filter heavily corroded

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both front tyres wearing low on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,399 miles (+2,046)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    80,399 miles
    Test number
    217066303860
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter heavily corroded

  2. Pass78,353 miles (+1,919)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    78,353 miles
    Test number
    973944400396
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass76,434 miles (+2,912)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    76,434 miles
    Test number
    127005243684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass73,522 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,522 miles
    Test number
    946450480356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail73,522 miles (+42)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,522 miles
    Test number
    826738597609
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail73,480 miles (+5,529)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,480 miles
    Test number
    653638460148
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged old power steering pipe twisted and crushed (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe rubbing on driveshaft (2.1.5 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking pipe to rack union (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass67,951 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,951 miles
    Test number
    444925482268
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on edges

  8. Fail67,949 miles (+5,203)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,949 miles
    Test number
    371162491945
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on edges
    • AdvisoryEngine temp warning lamp on

  9. Pass62,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    62,746 miles
    Test number
    500155764955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,746 miles (+5,842)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,746 miles
    Test number
    309262280640
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass56,904 miles (+6,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,904 miles
    Test number
    198431435996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

  12. Pass50,368 miles (+4,469)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    50,368 miles
    Test number
    719972364525
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit! wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit! Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass45,899 miles (+3,759)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,899 miles
    Test number
    156620984201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,140 miles
    Test number
    486915293249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,140 miles (+27)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,140 miles
    Test number
    727659783237
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass42,113 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,113 miles
    Test number
    208616731251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,804 miles (+76)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,804 miles
    Test number
    202699830245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail39,728 miles (+7,642)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,728 miles
    Test number
    174257830278
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass32,086 miles (+12,259)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,086 miles
    Test number
    300360649252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,827 miles (+5,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,827 miles
    Test number
    422220048200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass13,834 miles (+4,031)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    13,834 miles
    Test number
    442754437224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,803 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    9,803 miles
    Test number
    963458136201
    • NoteNearside front tyre on 1.6mm inner tread pattern to side wall.
    • NoteOffside front tyre on 2mm inner tread pattern to side wall.

Questions about L23 KCA

Does L23 KCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 KCA is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 KCA?
The MOT on L23 KCA is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 KCA done?
L23 KCA was recorded at 80,399 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 3,596 miles a year.
Has L23 KCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 KCA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on L23 KCA 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 KCA find?
L23 KCA passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack, and 8 more.

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