Ford KA
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc
L40 YJKMOT history
L40 YJK is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 8 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 79,485 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 79,485 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,617 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 YJK
- 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
- 8 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 YJK was last recorded at 79,485 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 5,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,790 miles · 10 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,695 miles
- Average per year
- 5,617 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,485 miles
- 2025 – 73,790 miles
- 2024 – 66,372 miles
- 2023 – 58,298 miles
- 2022 – 52,451 miles
- 2021 – 48,992 miles
- 2020 – 44,722 miles
- 2019 – 39,468 miles
- 2018 – 33,628 miles
- 2017 – 29,487 miles
- 2016 – 24,288 miles
- 2015 – 18,014 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,485 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Axle corroded, not seriously weakened
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 ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside front tyre worn edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside front brake disc worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear beam / spring mounts corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 5 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,485 miles (+5,695)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 79,485 miles
- Test number
- 883383051014
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Axle corroded, not seriously weakened
Pass73,790 miles (+7,418)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 73,790 miles
- Test number
- 326737236205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,372 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 66,372 miles
- Test number
- 642546570151
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn edge
- AdvisoryOffside front brake disc worn
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear beam / spring mounts corroded
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust manifold to head slight blow
Fail66,368 miles (+8,070)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,368 miles
- Test number
- 174273591515
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box broke (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhasut front flexi deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn edge
- AdvisoryOffside front brake disc worn
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear beam / spring mounts corroded
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass58,298 miles (+5,847)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 58,298 miles
- Test number
- 650971369415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,451 miles (+3,459)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 52,451 miles
- Test number
- 638620793615
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge + Cut (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass48,992 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 48,992 miles
- Test number
- 803932331396
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Handbrake cable bracket broken, cable still secure
- AdvisoryOffside Handbrake cable bracket broken, cable still secure
Fail48,991 miles (+4,269)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,991 miles
- Test number
- 732200900263
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Handbrake cable bracket broken, cable still secure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Handbrake cable bracket broken, cable still secure
Pass44,722 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 44,722 miles
- Test number
- 923277359184
- AdvisoryUnder covers .
Fail44,722 miles (+5,254)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,722 miles
- Test number
- 992565703925
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush offside rear upper (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder covers .
Pass39,468 miles (+5,840)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 39,468 miles
- Test number
- 493466841003
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside front (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer case corroded.
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Pass33,628 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 33,628 miles
- Test number
- 897184560112
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge wearing close (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer casing slightly corroded
Fail33,628 miles (+4,141)3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,628 miles
- Test number
- 255205322190
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer to centre pipe (clamp corroded) (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge wearing close (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer casing slightly corroded
Pass29,487 miles (+5,199)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 29,487 miles
- Test number
- 868620832043
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator has slight leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 2mm
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 2mm
- AdvisoryRear silencer outer casing corroded
Pass24,288 miles (+6,274)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 24,288 miles
- Test number
- 867166943703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,014 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 18,014 miles
- Test number
- 319884265088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 YJK
- Does L40 YJK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 YJK is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 YJK?
- The MOT on L40 YJK is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 YJK done?
- L40 YJK was recorded at 79,485 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 5,617 miles a year.
- Has L40 YJK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 YJK has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on L40 YJK 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 YJK find?
- L40 YJK passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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