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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,599 cc

L5 FKAMOT history

L5 FKA is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 52,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2025.

L5 FKA blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2026
Mileage
52,562 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 FKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 FKA was last recorded at 52,562 miles on 31 Mar 2025, 2,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,372 miles · 25 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,190 miles
Average per year
3,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,562 miles
  • 2024 – 50,372 miles
  • 2022 – 47,936 miles
  • 2021 – 46,204 miles
  • 2019 – 42,883 miles
  • 2018 – 40,684 miles
  • 2016 – 35,402 miles
  • 2015 – 32,817 miles
  • 2014 – 26,498 miles
  • 2013 – 20,219 miles
  • 2012 – 12,796 miles
  • 2011 – 5,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,562 miles
  • AdvisoryBoot floor is excessively corroded along edge (outside pescribe area)
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing is corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracking on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is corroded in various placesRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Coil spring corroded Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front suspension is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slight oil weep from gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,562 miles (+2,190)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    52,562 miles
    Test number
    906378873016
    • AdvisoryBoot floor is excessively corroded along edge (outside pescribe area)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracking on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is corroded in various places
  2. Pass50,372 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    50,372 miles
    Test number
    725805292862
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension is corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil weep from gearbox
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is corroded in various places
  3. Fail50,372 miles (+2,436)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,372 miles
    Test number
    223845561606
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Will not release (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension is corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil weep from gearbox
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is corroded in various places
  4. Pass47,936 miles (+1,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    47,936 miles
    Test number
    282793987120
    • AdvisoryBoth rear park brake cables are corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is corroded
  5. Pass46,204 miles (+3,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    46,204 miles
    Test number
    854845083410
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is corroded in various places
  6. Pass42,883 miles (+2,199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,883 miles
    Test number
    653768072170
    • AdvisoryFuel filter is corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank is corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is corroded in various places
  7. Pass40,684 miles (+5,282)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    40,684 miles
    Test number
    377591232739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and chassis (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and chassis (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and chassis (2.4.A.3)
  8. Pass35,402 miles (+2,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,402 miles
    Test number
    633993056918
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  9. Fail32,817 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,817 miles
    Test number
    377454905114
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  10. Pass32,817 miles (+6,319)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,817 miles
    Test number
    815644405160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,498 miles (+6,279)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    26,498 miles
    Test number
    446850104147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,219 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    20,219 miles
    Test number
    108582043014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail20,174 miles (+7,378)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,174 miles
    Test number
    639470343018
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  14. Pass12,796 miles (+7,471)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    12,796 miles
    Test number
    435839332037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass5,325 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    5,325 miles
    Test number
    988317641069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L5 FKA

Does L5 FKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 FKA expired on 30 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 FKA?
The MOT on L5 FKA expired on 30 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 FKA done?
L5 FKA was recorded at 52,562 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2025, an average of 3,346 miles a year.
Has L5 FKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 FKA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 FKA 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 L5 FKA find?
L5 FKA passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2025 with 7 advisories: boot floor is excessively corroded along edge (outside pescribe area); exhaust mounting defective rear silencer; exhaust mounting defective rear silencer, and 4 more.

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