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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,599 cc

L3 EPSMOT history

L3 EPS is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 26,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L3 EPS black 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
26,618 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 EPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 EPS was last recorded at 26,618 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 1,609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
25,009 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,609 miles
Average per year
1,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,618 miles
  • 2025 – 25,009 miles
  • 2024 – 23,620 miles
  • 2023 – 22,808 miles
  • 2022 – 21,954 miles
  • 2021 – 21,506 miles
  • 2020 – 20,548 miles
  • 2019 – 19,462 miles
  • 2018 – 18,230 miles
  • 2017 – 17,150 miles
  • 2016 – 16,540 miles
  • 2015 – 15,902 miles
  • 2014 – 14,406 miles
  • 2013 – 13,930 miles
  • 2012 – 13,710 miles
  • 2011 – 11,670 miles
  • 2010 – 10,328 miles
  • 2009 – 8,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,618 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,618 miles (+1,609)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    26,618 miles
    Test number
    125626556950
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass25,009 miles (+1,389)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    25,009 miles
    Test number
    144612247272
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion
  3. Pass23,620 miles (+812)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    23,620 miles
    Test number
    500094705952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushs perished
  4. Pass22,808 miles (+854)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    22,808 miles
    Test number
    807144400464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass21,954 miles (+448)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    21,954 miles
    Test number
    245219431834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass21,506 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    21,506 miles
    Test number
    742253807138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,548 miles (+1,086)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    20,548 miles
    Test number
    453062690232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass19,462 miles (+1,232)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    19,462 miles
    Test number
    905806525877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,230 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    18,230 miles
    Test number
    846903318585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    17,150 miles
    Test number
    315711601863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail17,150 miles (+610)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,150 miles
    Test number
    471734159476
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass16,540 miles (+638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    16,540 miles
    Test number
    141313554762
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn badly (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass15,902 miles (+1,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    15,902 miles
    Test number
    147033177926
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing unevenly
  14. Pass14,406 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    14,406 miles
    Test number
    565520474251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,194 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    14,194 miles
    Test number
    268847844133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,930 miles (+220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    13,930 miles
    Test number
    406444463146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass13,710 miles (+141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    13,710 miles
    Test number
    866321472148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass13,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    13,569 miles
    Test number
    299409262056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail13,557 miles (+1,887)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,557 miles
    Test number
    978889562048
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
  20. Pass11,670 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    11,670 miles
    Test number
    787612381029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,328 miles (+1,808)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    10,328 miles
    Test number
    802667990199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    8,520 miles
    Test number
    430396379138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 EPS

Does L3 EPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 EPS is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 EPS?
The MOT on L3 EPS 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 L3 EPS done?
L3 EPS was recorded at 26,618 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 1,049 miles a year.
Has L3 EPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 EPS has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on L3 EPS 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 L3 EPS find?
L3 EPS passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four; offside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 2 more.

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