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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

L4 XYWMOT history

L4 XYW is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 27 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 83,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

L4 XYW blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
83,516 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 XYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 XYW was last recorded at 83,516 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 4,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,196 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,320 miles
Average per year
5,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,516 miles
  • 2024 – 79,196 miles
  • 2023 – 64,097 miles
  • 2022 – 60,793 miles
  • 2021 – 56,939 miles
  • 2020 – 53,538 miles
  • 2019 – 49,324 miles
  • 2018 – 42,583 miles
  • 2017 – 36,182 miles
  • 2016 – 32,909 miles
  • 2015 – 29,307 miles
  • 2014 – 26,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,516 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,516 miles (+4,320)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    83,516 miles
    Test number
    263937137441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,196 miles (+143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    79,196 miles
    Test number
    336586645716
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail79,053 miles (+14,956)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,053 miles
    Test number
    357147726923
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass64,097 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    64,097 miles
    Test number
    713873909784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,092 miles (+3,299)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,092 miles
    Test number
    238047475422
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass60,793 miles (+3,854)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    60,793 miles
    Test number
    436107016916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,939 miles (+3,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    56,939 miles
    Test number
    386746745972
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded
  8. Pass53,538 miles (+4,214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,538 miles
    Test number
    873642858300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
  9. Pass49,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,324 miles
    Test number
    949372888518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,324 miles (+6,741)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,324 miles
    Test number
    848565189134
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass42,583 miles (+6,401)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    42,583 miles
    Test number
    685494792057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,182 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,182 miles
    Test number
    315315721558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,909 miles (+3,602)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    32,909 miles
    Test number
    269693911091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,307 miles (+2,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,307 miles
    Test number
    218149977875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass26,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,676 miles
    Test number
    698208454271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 XYW

Does L4 XYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 XYW is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 XYW?
The MOT on L4 XYW is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 XYW done?
L4 XYW was recorded at 83,516 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 5,091 miles a year.
Has L4 XYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 XYW has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 XYW 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 XYW find?
L4 XYW passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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