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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

L26 CEKMOT history

L26 CEK is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 29 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 105,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

L26 CEK blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
105,440 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 CEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 CEK was last recorded at 105,440 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 2,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,485 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,955 miles
Average per year
5,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,440 miles
  • 2024 – 102,485 miles
  • 2023 – 97,418 miles
  • 2022 – 89,962 miles
  • 2021 – 86,302 miles
  • 2020 – 80,370 miles
  • 2018 – 72,828 miles
  • 2017 – 69,233 miles
  • 2016 – 66,102 miles
  • 2015 – 60,298 miles
  • 2014 – 53,580 miles
  • 2013 – 50,157 miles
  • 2012 – 48,559 miles
  • 2011 – 42,269 miles
  • 2010 – 33,217 miles
  • 2009 – 22,443 miles
  • 2008 – 17,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,440 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Indicator switch faulty

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    105,440 miles
    Test number
    276660591024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail105,440 miles (+2,955)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,440 miles
    Test number
    924994294051
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass102,485 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,485 miles
    Test number
    574282318462
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail102,483 miles (+5,065)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,483 miles
    Test number
    203333427173
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass97,418 miles (+220)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    97,418 miles
    Test number
    581225676901
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  6. Fail97,198 miles (+7,236)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,198 miles
    Test number
    841175565350
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking pipe /going in to filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  7. Pass89,962 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,962 miles
    Test number
    188444430596
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wear to inner edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bush's poor condition

  8. Fail89,957 miles (+3,655)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,957 miles
    Test number
    483442694567
    • MajorBrake valve leaking abs pump leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass86,302 miles (+77)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,302 miles
    Test number
    984380048262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn dead axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn dead axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail86,225 miles (+5,855)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,225 miles
    Test number
    841746600662
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn dead axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn dead axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass80,370 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,370 miles
    Test number
    611134140407
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner drive shaft seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edges

  12. Fail80,364 miles (+7,536)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,364 miles
    Test number
    242162426384
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner drive shaft seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edges

  13. Pass72,828 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,828 miles
    Test number
    283690138202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail72,819 miles (+3,586)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,819 miles
    Test number
    362459282120
    • MajorBrake hose excessively damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass69,233 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,233 miles
    Test number
    523852135523
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail69,233 miles (+3,131)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,233 miles
    Test number
    367189451567
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass66,102 miles (+5,804)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,102 miles
    Test number
    328081593229
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBulb? connection? to offside rear number plate light
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel rim slight dented
    • AdvisoryOffside front wishbone inner rear bush breaking away from bondings
    • AdvisorySpare tyre low on pressure
    • AdvisoryStrong advise! both front tyres no tread inner edges
    • AdvisoryStrong advise! nearside rear tyre on tread wear bars also worn un- evenly

  18. Pass60,298 miles (+6,718)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,298 miles
    Test number
    888704855117
    • NoteAll four tyres have wear on inner edges rear tyres slightly out of shape

  19. Pass53,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,580 miles
    Test number
    395163614178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,580 miles (+3,423)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,580 miles
    Test number
    366672414115
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteW/blades split

  21. Pass50,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,157 miles
    Test number
    316838443174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,157 miles (+1,598)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,157 miles
    Test number
    747688043133
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass48,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,559 miles
    Test number
    135516432240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,559 miles (+6,290)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,559 miles
    Test number
    135134122271
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  25. Pass42,269 miles (+9,052)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,269 miles
    Test number
    287241831228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,217 miles (+10,774)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,217 miles
    Test number
    653404930127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,443 miles (+4,954)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,443 miles
    Test number
    931914809150
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  28. Fail17,489 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,489 miles
    Test number
    450925298093
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass17,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    17,489 miles
    Test number
    860885898000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 CEK

Does L26 CEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 CEK is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L26 CEK?
The MOT on L26 CEK is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 CEK done?
L26 CEK was recorded at 105,440 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 5,001 miles a year.
Has L26 CEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 CEK has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L26 CEK 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 L26 CEK find?
L26 CEK passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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