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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,599 cc

L40 HOOMOT history

L40 HOO is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 68,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

L40 HOO black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
68,035 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 HOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 HOO was last recorded at 68,035 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 1,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,376 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,659 miles
Average per year
2,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,035 miles
  • 2025 – 66,376 miles
  • 2024 – 64,435 miles
  • 2023 – 62,493 miles
  • 2022 – 60,468 miles
  • 2021 – 59,060 miles
  • 2020 – 57,379 miles
  • 2019 – 56,327 miles
  • 2018 – 54,937 miles
  • 2017 – 54,116 miles
  • 2016 – 53,111 miles
  • 2015 – 52,262 miles
  • 2014 – 51,575 miles
  • 2013 – 50,695 miles
  • 2012 – 49,944 miles
  • 2011 – 47,364 miles
  • 2009 – 43,911 miles
  • 2008 – 38,862 miles
  • 2007 – 29,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,035 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,035 miles (+1,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    68,035 miles
    Test number
    283687173630
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,376 miles (+1,941)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    66,376 miles
    Test number
    109332859329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass64,435 miles (+1,942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    64,435 miles
    Test number
    189961714714
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass62,493 miles (+2,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,493 miles
    Test number
    952826711348
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,468 miles (+1,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    60,468 miles
    Test number
    540590608757
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass59,060 miles (+1,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,060 miles
    Test number
    144175264815
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,379 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,379 miles
    Test number
    651385940081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,327 miles (+1,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    56,327 miles
    Test number
    102739472742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass54,937 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,937 miles
    Test number
    258696701530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,116 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,116 miles
    Test number
    990808359618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,111 miles (+849)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,111 miles
    Test number
    414285675589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,262 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,262 miles
    Test number
    288165465036
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass52,262 miles (+687)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,262 miles
    Test number
    708055565089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,575 miles (+880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,575 miles
    Test number
    149280764052
    • 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)

  15. Pass50,695 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,695 miles
    Test number
    375991163035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,944 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,944 miles
    Test number
    289051062016
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass49,944 miles (+2,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    49,944 miles
    Test number
    367921462062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass47,364 miles (+3,453)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,364 miles
    Test number
    539559051066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,911 miles
    Test number
    363598149194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,911 miles (+5,049)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,911 miles
    Test number
    911357949101
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass38,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,862 miles
    Test number
    732116048242
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail38,862 miles (+8,865)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,862 miles
    Test number
    281336948202
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass29,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,997 miles
    Test number
    512532347284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,997 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,997 miles
    Test number
    622062447285
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about L40 HOO

Does L40 HOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 HOO is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 HOO?
The MOT on L40 HOO is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 HOO done?
L40 HOO was recorded at 68,035 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 2,058 miles a year.
Has L40 HOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 HOO has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on L40 HOO 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 L40 HOO find?
L40 HOO passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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