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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

L23 OFBMOT history

L23 OFB is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 31 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 14,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

L23 OFB blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
14,244 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 OFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 OFB was last recorded at 14,244 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 3,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
10,564 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,680 miles
Average per year
841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 14,244 miles
  • 2025 – 10,564 miles
  • 2024 – 10,403 miles
  • 2023 – 10,175 miles
  • 2022 – 9,858 miles
  • 2021 – 9,417 miles
  • 2020 – 9,094 miles
  • 2019 – 8,536 miles
  • 2018 – 7,423 miles
  • 2017 – 6,717 miles
  • 2016 – 5,936 miles
  • 2015 – 5,049 miles
  • 2014 – 3,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,244 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass14,244 miles (+3,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    14,244 miles
    Test number
    219543481676
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded
  2. Pass10,564 miles (+161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    10,564 miles
    Test number
    426563713173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass10,403 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    10,403 miles
    Test number
    860794522988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass10,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    10,175 miles
    Test number
    518818584547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail10,175 miles (+317)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,175 miles
    Test number
    387679538149
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass9,858 miles (+441)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    9,858 miles
    Test number
    957233401253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass9,417 miles (+323)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    9,417 miles
    Test number
    214453245390
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass9,094 miles (+558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    9,094 miles
    Test number
    328835377600
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass8,536 miles (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    8,536 miles
    Test number
    497513050044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass7,423 miles (+706)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    7,423 miles
    Test number
    767608965729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass6,717 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    6,717 miles
    Test number
    869888304343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass5,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    5,936 miles
    Test number
    673652625950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail5,936 miles (+887)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,936 miles
    Test number
    220090896107
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  14. Pass5,049 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    5,049 miles
    Test number
    125669935130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass3,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    3,969 miles
    Test number
    899347224129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 OFB

Does L23 OFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 OFB is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 OFB?
The MOT on L23 OFB is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 OFB done?
L23 OFB was recorded at 14,244 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 841 miles a year.
Has L23 OFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 OFB has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L23 OFB 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 OFB find?
L23 OFB passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear exhaust back box corroded.

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