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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L27 LKMMOT history

L27 LKM is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 42,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

L27 LKM blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
42,451 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 LKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 LKM was last recorded at 42,451 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,450 miles · 28 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,451 miles
  • 2025 – 34,586 miles
  • 2024 – 30,574 miles
  • 2023 – 20,465 miles
  • 2022 – 19,051 miles
  • 2021 – 17,758 miles
  • 2020 – 16,780 miles
  • 2019 – 14,744 miles
  • 2018 – 12,497 miles
  • 2017 – 10,421 miles
  • 2016 – 8,118 miles
  • 2015 – 5,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,451 miles

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust back box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass42,451 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    42,451 miles
    Test number
    119441079237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail42,450 miles (+7,864)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,450 miles
    Test number
    127485866878
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass34,586 miles (+4,012)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    34,586 miles
    Test number
    850329880276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass30,574 miles (+10,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    30,574 miles
    Test number
    727688364838
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight crack at seem (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass20,465 miles (+1,414)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    20,465 miles
    Test number
    529269406575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass19,051 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    19,051 miles
    Test number
    666587647311
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail19,040 miles (+1,282)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,040 miles
    Test number
    133407061722
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  8. Pass17,758 miles (+978)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    17,758 miles
    Test number
    512699361947
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryKnock at rear but no play found
  9. Pass16,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    16,780 miles
    Test number
    714308807594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail16,766 miles (+2,022)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,766 miles
    Test number
    986693892745
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
  11. Pass14,744 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    14,744 miles
    Test number
    346794538717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,497 miles (+2,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    12,497 miles
    Test number
    777058670065
    • AdvisoryExhaust Back Box Corroded
  13. Pass10,421 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    10,421 miles
    Test number
    517350522147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,118 miles (+2,209)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    8,118 miles
    Test number
    565990558453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass5,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    5,909 miles
    Test number
    297547145022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 LKM

Does L27 LKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 LKM is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 LKM?
The MOT on L27 LKM is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 LKM done?
L27 LKM was recorded at 42,451 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 3,309 miles a year.
Has L27 LKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 LKM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L27 LKM 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 LKM find?
L27 LKM passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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