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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,242 cc

L4 WAHMOT history

L4 WAH is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 27 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 22,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

L4 WAH black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
22,436 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 WAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
27 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 WAH was last recorded at 22,436 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 1,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,924 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,512 miles
Average per year
2,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 22,436 miles
  • 2025 – 20,924 miles
  • 2024 – 19,257 miles
  • 2023 – 14,407 miles
  • 2022 – 9,940 miles
  • 2021 – 7,433 miles
  • 2020 – 6,773 miles
  • 2019 – 5,399 miles
  • 2018 – 4,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,436 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 3 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,436 miles (+1,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    22,436 miles
    Test number
    413277846486
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass20,924 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    20,924 miles
    Test number
    240923273932
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail20,920 miles (+1,663)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,920 miles
    Test number
    393192918636
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both the n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass19,257 miles (+4,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    19,257 miles
    Test number
    792874775192
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both the n/s and o/s on the inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass14,407 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    14,407 miles
    Test number
    470168021249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail14,405 miles (+4,465)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,405 miles
    Test number
    932770977151
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both the n/s and o/s side walls badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both the n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass9,940 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    9,940 miles
    Test number
    812399761903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass7,433 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    7,433 miles
    Test number
    157937060165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass6,773 miles (+1,374)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    6,773 miles
    Test number
    368253020106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass5,399 miles (+1,325)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    5,399 miles
    Test number
    783515226038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass4,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    4,074 miles
    Test number
    380814791863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 WAH

Does L4 WAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 WAH is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 WAH?
The MOT on L4 WAH is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 WAH done?
L4 WAH was recorded at 22,436 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 2,280 miles a year.
Has L4 WAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 WAH has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 WAH 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 WAH find?
L4 WAH passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive sump; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle.

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