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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L5 YNYMOT history

L5 YNY is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 67,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

L5 YNY white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
67,518 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 YNY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 YNY was last recorded at 67,518 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 3,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Oct 2019: 42,727 miles, lower than 42,767 miles on 11 Oct 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
64,246 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,272 miles
Average per year
4,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,518 miles
  • 2025 – 64,246 miles
  • 2024 – 60,702 miles
  • 2023 – 57,381 miles
  • 2022 – 53,338 miles
  • 2021 – 49,490 miles
  • 2020 – 45,625 miles
  • 2019 – 42,727 miles
  • 2018 – 38,567 miles
  • 2017 – 34,508 miles
  • 2016 – 30,377 miles
  • 2015 – 22,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,518 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,518 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    67,518 miles
    Test number
    105804459309
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail67,518 miles (+3,272)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,518 miles
    Test number
    652938925874
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass64,246 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    64,246 miles
    Test number
    126018916598
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail64,246 miles (+3,544)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,246 miles
    Test number
    533174420654
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine Stabiliser
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass60,702 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,702 miles
    Test number
    701199347706
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail60,702 miles (+3,321)3 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,702 miles
    Test number
    857405832015
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass57,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,381 miles
    Test number
    459580483181
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail57,381 miles (+4,043)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,381 miles
    Test number
    927697691174
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass53,338 miles (+3,848)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    53,338 miles
    Test number
    334040296418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,490 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,490 miles
    Test number
    568386641137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,489 miles (+3,864)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,489 miles
    Test number
    679030285888
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass45,625 miles (+2,898)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,625 miles
    Test number
    459826680259
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  13. Pass42,727 miles (-40)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,727 miles
    Test number
    557638475923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail42,767 miles (+4,200)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,767 miles
    Test number
    605723421936
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass38,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    38,567 miles
    Test number
    186464494796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,567 miles (+4,059)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,567 miles
    Test number
    288323466057
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  17. Pass34,508 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,508 miles
    Test number
    825485739704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,506 miles (+4,129)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,506 miles
    Test number
    774989221801
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass30,377 miles (+7,786)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,377 miles
    Test number
    136128526758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    22,591 miles
    Test number
    276226282797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 YNY

Does L5 YNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 YNY is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 YNY?
The MOT on L5 YNY is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 YNY done?
L5 YNY was recorded at 67,518 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 4,063 miles a year.
Has L5 YNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 YNY has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 YNY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 YNY find?
L5 YNY passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front service brake binding but not excessively.

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