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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L27 WENMOT history

L27 WEN is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 19 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 36,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

L27 WEN white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
36,077 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 WEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 WEN was last recorded at 36,077 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 1,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,318 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,759 miles
Average per year
2,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,077 miles
  • 2025 – 34,318 miles
  • 2024 – 32,706 miles
  • 2023 – 30,602 miles
  • 2022 – 28,970 miles
  • 2021 – 25,031 miles
  • 2020 – 23,301 miles
  • 2019 – 20,550 miles
  • 2018 – 15,645 miles
  • 2017 – 13,767 miles
  • 2016 – 11,153 miles
  • 2015 – 8,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,077 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear rear axle corroded

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass36,077 miles (+1,759)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    36,077 miles
    Test number
    650674295198
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle corroded

  2. Pass34,318 miles (+1,612)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    34,318 miles
    Test number
    987198632508
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass32,706 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    32,706 miles
    Test number
    928825752965
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail32,705 miles (+2,103)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,705 miles
    Test number
    768508030894
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass30,602 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    30,602 miles
    Test number
    208195601192
    • 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))

  6. Fail30,602 miles (+1,632)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,602 miles
    Test number
    352539503731
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective loose broken braket (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass28,970 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    28,970 miles
    Test number
    625219839489
    • 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))

  8. Fail28,970 miles (+3,939)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,970 miles
    Test number
    450219606797
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  9. Pass25,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    25,031 miles
    Test number
    822726100093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail25,031 miles (+1,730)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,031 miles
    Test number
    589070100822
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass23,301 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    23,301 miles
    Test number
    741109574633
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail23,251 miles (+2,701)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,251 miles
    Test number
    846778402459
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass20,550 miles (+4,905)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    20,550 miles
    Test number
    578081009523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    15,645 miles
    Test number
    147834379709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail15,645 miles (+1,878)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,645 miles
    Test number
    848034581744
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass13,767 miles (+2,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    13,767 miles
    Test number
    712535164352
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass11,153 miles (+2,514)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    11,153 miles
    Test number
    219471898085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    8,639 miles
    Test number
    126308775061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 WEN

Does L27 WEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 WEN is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 WEN?
The MOT on L27 WEN is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 WEN done?
L27 WEN was recorded at 36,077 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 2,515 miles a year.
Has L27 WEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 WEN has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L27 WEN 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 WEN find?
L27 WEN passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.

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