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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2014 · 1,242 cc

L7 NLJMOT history

L7 NLJ is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 10 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 61,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

L7 NLJ blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
61,976 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 NLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
10 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 NLJ was last recorded at 61,976 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 4,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
57,263 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,713 miles
Average per year
4,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,976 miles
  • 2024 – 57,263 miles
  • 2023 – 51,684 miles
  • 2022 – 46,571 miles
  • 2021 – 41,570 miles
  • 2020 – 36,478 miles
  • 2019 – 32,940 miles
  • 2018 – 28,035 miles
  • 2017 – 20,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,976 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer broken up inside (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,976 miles (+4,713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    61,976 miles
    Test number
    318945076922
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer broken up inside (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass57,263 miles (+5,579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    57,263 miles
    Test number
    635309828479
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass51,684 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    51,684 miles
    Test number
    405415258602
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail51,684 miles (+5,113)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,684 miles
    Test number
    853375131303
    • Repaired at testNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass46,571 miles (+5,001)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    46,571 miles
    Test number
    263256023951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge slightly 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass41,570 miles (+5,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    41,570 miles
    Test number
    837322546192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass36,478 miles (+3,538)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    36,478 miles
    Test number
    428691692191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,940 miles (+4,905)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,940 miles
    Test number
    985507051978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,035 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    28,035 miles
    Test number
    669378285064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,991 miles (+5,082)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    25,991 miles
    Test number
    377151149758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    20,909 miles
    Test number
    950827521537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail20,909 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,909 miles
    Test number
    408893195050
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about L7 NLJ

Does L7 NLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 NLJ is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 NLJ?
The MOT on L7 NLJ is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 NLJ done?
L7 NLJ was recorded at 61,976 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 4,642 miles a year.
Has L7 NLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 NLJ has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 NLJ 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 L7 NLJ find?
L7 NLJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer broken up inside; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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