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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc

L40 WRTMOT history

L40 WRT is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 22 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 75,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

L40 WRT red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
75,273 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 WRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 WRT was last recorded at 75,273 miles on 26 May 2026, 651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,622 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
651 miles
Average per year
4,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,273 miles
  • 2025 – 74,622 miles
  • 2024 – 74,054 miles
  • 2023 – 73,556 miles
  • 2022 – 68,116 miles
  • 2021 – 60,383 miles
  • 2020 – 52,512 miles
  • 2019 – 44,634 miles
  • 2018 – 40,621 miles
  • 2017 – 34,811 miles
  • 2016 – 21,842 miles
  • 2015 – 19,621 miles
  • 2014 – 16,548 miles
  • 2013 – 13,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,273 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,273 miles (+651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    75,273 miles
    Test number
    849747604571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass74,622 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,622 miles
    Test number
    619710672746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,054 miles (+498)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    74,054 miles
    Test number
    172401782972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded
  4. Pass73,556 miles (+5,440)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    73,556 miles
    Test number
    581168724116
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.
  5. Pass68,116 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    68,116 miles
    Test number
    289295640687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail68,116 miles (+7,733)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,116 miles
    Test number
    573418121420
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass60,383 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    60,383 miles
    Test number
    140001219026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail60,383 miles (+7,871)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,383 miles
    Test number
    537701178661
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass52,512 miles (+7,878)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    52,512 miles
    Test number
    295857277835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,634 miles (+4,013)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,634 miles
    Test number
    199611433061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,621 miles (+5,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,621 miles
    Test number
    508096013187
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner shoulder recommend tracking be checked (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass34,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    34,811 miles
    Test number
    196553058712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail34,811 miles (+12,969)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,811 miles
    Test number
    509080247652
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass21,842 miles (+2,221)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    21,842 miles
    Test number
    233801173875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,621 miles (+3,073)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    19,621 miles
    Test number
    318102025248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,548 miles (+3,420)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    16,548 miles
    Test number
    307629534281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    13,128 miles
    Test number
    915852153232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 WRT

Does L40 WRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 WRT is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 WRT?
The MOT on L40 WRT is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 WRT done?
L40 WRT was recorded at 75,273 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 4,890 miles a year.
Has L40 WRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 WRT has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 WRT 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 WRT find?
L40 WRT passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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