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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L8 GWRMOT history

L8 GWR is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 20,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L8 GWR red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
20,365 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GWR was last recorded at 20,365 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 1,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
19,004 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,361 miles
Average per year
1,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,365 miles
  • 2025 – 19,004 miles
  • 2024 – 17,600 miles
  • 2023 – 16,450 miles
  • 2022 – 15,269 miles
  • 2021 – 13,970 miles
  • 2020 – 12,414 miles
  • 2019 – 11,221 miles
  • 2018 – 9,970 miles
  • 2017 – 8,440 miles
  • 2016 – 6,448 miles
  • 2015 – 4,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,365 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,365 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    20,365 miles
    Test number
    737721539846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass19,004 miles (+1,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    19,004 miles
    Test number
    125213901640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass17,600 miles (+1,150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    17,600 miles
    Test number
    345233749309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass16,450 miles (+1,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    16,450 miles
    Test number
    684121489326
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass15,269 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    15,269 miles
    Test number
    154688089670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass13,970 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    13,970 miles
    Test number
    636440518777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass12,414 miles (+1,193)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    12,414 miles
    Test number
    538165721808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass11,221 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    11,221 miles
    Test number
    183565057231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass9,970 miles (+1,530)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    9,970 miles
    Test number
    808947715065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass8,440 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    8,440 miles
    Test number
    540023514552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass6,448 miles (+1,845)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    6,448 miles
    Test number
    376643412772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass4,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    4,603 miles
    Test number
    709475728313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 GWR

Does L8 GWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GWR is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 GWR?
The MOT on L8 GWR is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 GWR done?
L8 GWR was recorded at 20,365 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 1,432 miles a year.
Has L8 GWR ever failed its MOT?
No. L8 GWR has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L8 GWR 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 L8 GWR find?
L8 GWR passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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