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Ford KA

Yellow · Petrol · 2017 · 1,198 cc

L27 LDCMOT history

L27 LDC is a yellow petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 42,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

L27 LDC yellow Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
42,169 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 LDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
30 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 LDC was last recorded at 42,169 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 4,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
37,696 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,473 miles
Average per year
4,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,169 miles
  • 2025 – 37,696 miles
  • 2024 – 32,474 miles
  • 2023 – 27,467 miles
  • 2022 – 23,249 miles
  • 2021 – 17,576 miles
  • 2020 – 13,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,169 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 21 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,169 miles (+4,473)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    42,169 miles
    Test number
    495137763803
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass37,696 miles (+5,222)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    37,696 miles
    Test number
    539714578638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass32,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    32,474 miles
    Test number
    950446101815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail32,473 miles (+5,006)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,473 miles
    Test number
    380490101099
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass27,467 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    27,467 miles
    Test number
    857977226957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass23,249 miles (+5,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    23,249 miles
    Test number
    973324495837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass17,576 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    17,576 miles
    Test number
    728128770503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass13,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    13,676 miles
    Test number
    149032761467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 LDC

Does L27 LDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 LDC is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 LDC?
The MOT on L27 LDC is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 LDC done?
L27 LDC was recorded at 42,169 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 4,761 miles a year.
Has L27 LDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 LDC has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L27 LDC 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 L27 LDC find?
L27 LDC passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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