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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,599 cc

L40 SKAMOT history

L40 SKA is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 54,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

L40 SKA silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
54,794 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 SKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 SKA was last recorded at 54,794 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,779 miles · 2 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
1,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,794 miles
  • 2025 – 54,754 miles
  • 2022 – 54,692 miles
  • 2021 – 54,625 miles
  • 2017 – 52,879 miles
  • 2016 – 50,005 miles
  • 2015 – 46,540 miles
  • 2014 – 41,411 miles
  • 2013 – 34,419 miles
  • 2011 – 31,716 miles
  • 2010 – 26,969 miles
  • 2009 – 26,235 miles
  • 2008 – 23,292 miles
  • 2007 – 20,503 miles
  • 2006 – 15,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,794 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAir con pipes corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,794 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    54,794 miles
    Test number
    357093273937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir con pipes corroded

  2. Fail54,779 miles (+25)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,779 miles
    Test number
    549981874740
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir con pipes corroded

  3. Pass54,754 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    54,754 miles
    Test number
    429026372595
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail54,741 miles (+49)4 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,741 miles
    Test number
    405517734392
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail54,692 miles (+67)4 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,692 miles
    Test number
    424007694293
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass54,625 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    54,625 miles
    Test number
    526548452153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,624 miles (+1,745)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,624 miles
    Test number
    447164661124
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both nearside and offside top mounts (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass52,879 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,879 miles
    Test number
    574056676541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail52,878 miles (+2,873)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,878 miles
    Test number
    954696392946
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass50,005 miles (+3,465)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,005 miles
    Test number
    845566448509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass46,540 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,540 miles
    Test number
    105652345180
    • NoteNearside wishbone bushes split (movement not excessive)

  12. Fail46,539 miles (+5,128)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,539 miles
    Test number
    276512845172
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteNearside wishbone bushes split (movement not excessive)

  13. Pass41,411 miles (+6,992)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    41,411 miles
    Test number
    635213334136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,419 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,419 miles
    Test number
    239344943159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,716 miles (+4,747)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,716 miles
    Test number
    527380781227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,969 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,969 miles
    Test number
    194920280254
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteNearside front inner wheel rim slightly buckled
    • NoteNearside front subframe mount corroding
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread mis-shaped

  17. Fail26,969 miles (+734)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,969 miles
    Test number
    753800180240
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteNearside front inner wheel rim slightly buckled
    • NoteNearside front subframe mount corroding
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread mis-shaped

  18. Pass26,235 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,235 miles
    Test number
    690958379200
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail26,233 miles (+2,941)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,233 miles
    Test number
    602738779290
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass23,292 miles (+2,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,292 miles
    Test number
    792578868282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass20,503 miles (+1,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    20,503 miles
    Test number
    963001987216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass18,994 miles (+3,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,994 miles
    Test number
    311002117114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  23. Pass15,734 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,734 miles
    Test number
    401006596090
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L40 SKA

Does L40 SKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SKA is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 SKA?
The MOT on L40 SKA is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 SKA done?
L40 SKA was recorded at 54,794 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 1,937 miles a year.
Has L40 SKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 SKA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 SKA 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 SKA find?
L40 SKA passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; air con pipes corroded.

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