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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L24 KJWMOT history

L24 KJW is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 13 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 71,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

L24 KJW black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
71,758 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 KJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 KJW was last recorded at 71,758 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,535 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
223 miles
Average per year
5,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,758 miles
  • 2025 – 56,678 miles
  • 2024 – 50,036 miles
  • 2023 – 41,551 miles
  • 2022 – 32,195 miles
  • 2021 – 26,273 miles
  • 2020 – 24,278 miles
  • 2019 – 20,946 miles
  • 2018 – 16,823 miles
  • 2017 – 12,864 miles
  • 2016 – 8,876 miles
  • 2015 – 5,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,758 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (part of beam axle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,758 miles (+223)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    71,758 miles
    Test number
    451628682565
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (part of beam axle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail71,535 miles (+14,857)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,535 miles
    Test number
    576120871942
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhuast flex has split (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (part of beam axle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass56,678 miles (+6,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    56,678 miles
    Test number
    410031213335
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass50,036 miles (+8,485)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    50,036 miles
    Test number
    632275671496
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. Pass41,551 miles (+9,356)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    41,551 miles
    Test number
    849281713283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,195 miles (+5,922)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    32,195 miles
    Test number
    473395702961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,273 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    26,273 miles
    Test number
    388897268913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,278 miles (+3,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    24,278 miles
    Test number
    196104648418
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass20,946 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    20,946 miles
    Test number
    279142586363
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail20,946 miles (+4,123)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,946 miles
    Test number
    941601210903
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush off (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass16,823 miles (+3,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    16,823 miles
    Test number
    399954581760
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass12,864 miles (+3,988)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    12,864 miles
    Test number
    541857874137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass8,876 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    8,876 miles
    Test number
    872455322767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    7,910 miles
    Test number
    204516715427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail7,910 miles (+1,915)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,910 miles
    Test number
    905066457569
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  16. Pass5,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    5,995 miles
    Test number
    358843735079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L24 KJW

Does L24 KJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 KJW is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L24 KJW?
The MOT on L24 KJW is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 KJW done?
L24 KJW was recorded at 71,758 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 5,738 miles a year.
Has L24 KJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 KJW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L24 KJW 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 L24 KJW find?
L24 KJW passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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