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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc

L4 YCGMOT history

L4 YCG is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 40,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

L4 YCG white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
40,489 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 YCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 YCG was last recorded at 40,489 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 4,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,134 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,355 miles
Average per year
1,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,489 miles
  • 2025 – 36,134 miles
  • 2024 – 35,798 miles
  • 2023 – 33,409 miles
  • 2022 – 31,284 miles
  • 2021 – 30,152 miles
  • 2020 – 28,598 miles
  • 2019 – 27,269 miles
  • 2018 – 25,437 miles
  • 2017 – 23,841 miles
  • 2016 – 22,109 miles
  • 2014 – 19,227 miles
  • 2013 – 17,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,489 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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,489 miles (+4,355)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    40,489 miles
    Test number
    601718902578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,134 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    36,134 miles
    Test number
    118127968247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass35,798 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    35,798 miles
    Test number
    460488607258
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail35,792 miles (+2,383)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,792 miles
    Test number
    596502512601
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass33,409 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    33,409 miles
    Test number
    469249501864
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail33,408 miles (+2,124)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,408 miles
    Test number
    928407573416
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass31,284 miles (+1,132)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    31,284 miles
    Test number
    522924888150
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass30,152 miles (+141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    30,152 miles
    Test number
    135746957133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  9. Fail30,011 miles (+1,413)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,011 miles
    Test number
    683758601817
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  10. Pass28,598 miles (+1,329)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    28,598 miles
    Test number
    305032141425
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass27,269 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    27,269 miles
    Test number
    215853174222
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail27,264 miles (+1,827)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,264 miles
    Test number
    773027122788
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass25,437 miles (+1,596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    25,437 miles
    Test number
    555564264390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking on inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre nail in tread
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass23,841 miles (+1,732)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    23,841 miles
    Test number
    507816654439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    22,109 miles
    Test number
    482339283642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail22,109 miles (+2,882)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,109 miles
    Test number
    121881616518
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven o/s slow (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  17. Pass19,227 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    19,227 miles
    Test number
    306047424295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Fail19,227 miles (+1,513)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,227 miles
    Test number
    419317224296
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass17,714 miles (+193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    17,714 miles
    Test number
    827997223232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass17,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,521 miles
    Test number
    357068753093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 YCG

Does L4 YCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 YCG is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 YCG?
The MOT on L4 YCG is valid until 29 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 YCG done?
L4 YCG was recorded at 40,489 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 1,787 miles a year.
Has L4 YCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 YCG has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 YCG 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 YCG find?
L4 YCG passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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