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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,299 cc

L4 FWWMOT history

L4 FWW is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 16 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 57,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2024.

L4 FWW silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2024
Mileage
57,796 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 FWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

L4 FWW was last recorded at 57,796 miles on 19 Aug 2024, 2,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,264 miles · 1 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,532 miles
Average per year
2,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 57,796 miles
  • 2023 – 55,264 miles
  • 2022 – 54,686 miles
  • 2021 – 53,766 miles
  • 2020 – 50,629 miles
  • 2019 – 45,640 miles
  • 2018 – 42,424 miles
  • 2017 – 39,706 miles
  • 2016 – 36,541 miles
  • 2015 – 33,938 miles
  • 2013 – 31,789 miles
  • 2012 – 27,815 miles
  • 2011 – 25,365 miles
  • 2010 – 23,204 miles
  • 2009 – 20,135 miles
  • 2008 – 17,096 miles
  • 2007 – 14,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail57,796 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight movement in both strut top mountings when jacked up

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail57,796 miles (+2,532)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,796 miles
    Test number
    130437998073
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass55,264 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,264 miles
    Test number
    634581029460
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail55,264 miles (+578)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,264 miles
    Test number
    606643509100
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass54,686 miles (+920)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    54,686 miles
    Test number
    480790505659
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak on pipe but not excessively
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass53,766 miles (+3,137)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    53,766 miles
    Test number
    689670670238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,629 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,629 miles
    Test number
    537494054469
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight movement in both strut top mountings when jacked up

  7. Fail50,629 miles (+4,989)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,629 miles
    Test number
    410732430280
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight movement in both strut top mountings when jacked up

  8. Pass45,640 miles (+3,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,640 miles
    Test number
    187607104109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut mounting has slight play when jacked up

  9. Pass42,424 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,424 miles
    Test number
    598928501939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail42,384 miles (+2,678)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,384 miles
    Test number
    792755632729
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor to sill area (seat mounting ) (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor to sill (seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass39,706 miles (+202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,706 miles
    Test number
    924940276647
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail39,504 miles (+2,963)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,504 miles
    Test number
    570614147597
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass36,541 miles (+66)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,541 miles
    Test number
    320627896791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail36,475 miles (+2,537)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,475 miles
    Test number
    681921769337
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass33,938 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,938 miles
    Test number
    565075915076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,789 miles (+1,907)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    31,789 miles
    Test number
    317625363349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass29,882 miles (+2,067)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    29,882 miles
    Test number
    199454603432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,815 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    27,815 miles
    Test number
    517603802066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,365 miles4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,365 miles
    Test number
    389144901030
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass25,365 miles (+2,161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    25,365 miles
    Test number
    446974501097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass23,204 miles (+3,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,204 miles
    Test number
    170440720045
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Pass20,135 miles (+3,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,135 miles
    Test number
    972669419018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  23. Pass17,096 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,096 miles
    Test number
    450282028049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,355 miles
    Test number
    103214927418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 FWW

Does L4 FWW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 FWW expired on 31 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 FWW?
The MOT on L4 FWW expired on 31 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 FWW done?
L4 FWW was recorded at 57,796 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2024, an average of 2,473 miles a year.
Has L4 FWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 FWW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 FWW 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 L4 FWW find?
L4 FWW failed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2024 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front inner integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; nearside front outer integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; offside rear outer integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced, and 2 more.

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