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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,242 cc

L8 SFXMOT history

L8 SFX is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 13 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 69,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

L8 SFX black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
69,095 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 SFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
13 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 SFX was last recorded at 69,095 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 4,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,138 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,957 miles
Average per year
7,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,095 miles
  • 2025 – 64,138 miles
  • 2024 – 59,307 miles
  • 2023 – 55,573 miles
  • 2022 – 42,374 miles
  • 2021 – 32,529 miles
  • 2020 – 23,217 miles
  • 2019 – 12,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,095 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 23 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,095 miles (+4,957)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    69,095 miles
    Test number
    263048553060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,138 miles (+4,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    64,138 miles
    Test number
    362892353986
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass59,307 miles (+3,734)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    59,307 miles
    Test number
    872167540727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,573 miles (+13,199)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    55,573 miles
    Test number
    723640658658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    42,374 miles
    Test number
    801986338853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail42,374 miles (+1,325)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,374 miles
    Test number
    881441971302
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot is split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Pass41,049 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    41,049 miles
    Test number
    191739383758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail41,046 miles (+8,517)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,046 miles
    Test number
    180794309160
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass32,529 miles (+9,312)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    32,529 miles
    Test number
    458722319296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,217 miles (+10,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    23,217 miles
    Test number
    936915387746
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box clamp missing
  11. Pass12,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    12,857 miles
    Test number
    681209952509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 SFX

Does L8 SFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 SFX is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 SFX?
The MOT on L8 SFX is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 SFX done?
L8 SFX was recorded at 69,095 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 7,499 miles a year.
Has L8 SFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 SFX has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L8 SFX 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 SFX find?
L8 SFX passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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