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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L25 GEBMOT history

L25 GEB is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 10 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 56,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L25 GEB silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
56,149 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 GEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 GEB was last recorded at 56,149 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,148 miles · 14 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,149 miles
  • 2025 – 47,953 miles
  • 2024 – 41,823 miles
  • 2023 – 38,505 miles
  • 2022 – 37,211 miles
  • 2020 – 37,164 miles
  • 2019 – 36,709 miles
  • 2018 – 36,317 miles
  • 2017 – 34,425 miles
  • 2016 – 32,099 miles
  • 2015 – 26,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,149 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded on shaft and OSF same but not as bad - overall operation is still ok at the moment though (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,149 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    56,149 miles
    Test number
    938172745893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded on shaft and OSF same but not as bad - overall operation is still ok at the moment though (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail56,148 miles (+8,195)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,148 miles
    Test number
    737364659121
    • DangerousRear Drum Dust Covers - one is missing and the other is insecure
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to Rear Exhaust section (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer is holed twice and SIlencer internal baffles have collapsed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Brakes very weak on footbrake and extremely weak on handbrake - NSR external dust cover is missing and OSR is insecure - this could be the reason (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded on shaft and OSF same but not as bad - overall operation is still ok at the moment though (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Drum Dust Covers - one is missing and the other is insecure
  3. Pass47,953 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    47,953 miles
    Test number
    107102905801
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (Pair) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail47,953 miles (+6,130)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,953 miles
    Test number
    601802224520
    • Repaired at testFront Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer - across seam (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (Pair) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass41,823 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    41,823 miles
    Test number
    630890948315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail41,715 miles (+3,210)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,715 miles
    Test number
    758406559698
    • MajorFront Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass38,505 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    38,505 miles
    Test number
    123363463412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail38,502 miles (+129)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,502 miles
    Test number
    841673133176
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge in cracks 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass38,373 miles (+1,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    38,373 miles
    Test number
    963554080844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass37,211 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    37,211 miles
    Test number
    691814477809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,164 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    37,164 miles
    Test number
    719329538702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,709 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,709 miles
    Test number
    678486243662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,317 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    36,317 miles
    Test number
    649326823474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,583 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    35,583 miles
    Test number
    523645765397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,425 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    34,425 miles
    Test number
    730879138662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    32,099 miles
    Test number
    761920479708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,099 miles (+5,918)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,099 miles
    Test number
    802838198298
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  18. Pass26,181 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    26,181 miles
    Test number
    145922675045
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
  19. Fail26,174 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,174 miles
    Test number
    588641675097
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

Questions about L25 GEB

Does L25 GEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 GEB is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 GEB?
The MOT on L25 GEB is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 GEB done?
L25 GEB was recorded at 56,149 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 2,585 miles a year.
Has L25 GEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 GEB has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L25 GEB 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 L25 GEB find?
L25 GEB passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded on shaft and osf same but not as bad - overall operation is still ok at the moment though; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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