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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,299 cc

LE56 BWLMOT history

LE56 BWL is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 8 Feb 2007. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 44,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2024.

LE56 BWL blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2025
Mileage
44,935 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2024
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE56 BWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE56 BWL was last recorded at 44,935 miles on 19 Feb 2024, 4,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,067 miles · 3 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4,868 miles
Average per year
3,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 44,935 miles
  • 2023 – 40,067 miles
  • 2022 – 34,784 miles
  • 2021 – 32,367 miles
  • 2020 – 30,728 miles
  • 2019 – 27,014 miles
  • 2018 – 22,908 miles
  • 2017 – 22,139 miles
  • 2016 – 21,938 miles
  • 2015 – 21,482 miles
  • 2014 – 19,234 miles
  • 2013 – 10,781 miles
  • 2012 – 3,115 miles
  • 2011 – 2,978 miles
  • 2010 – 1,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,935 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,935 miles (+4,868)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    44,935 miles
    Test number
    798388007901
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass40,067 miles (+5,283)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    40,067 miles
    Test number
    725246461883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/valance/subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/valance/subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass34,784 miles (+2,417)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    34,784 miles
    Test number
    360764446796
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dry bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dry bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass32,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    32,367 miles
    Test number
    387889800904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail32,367 miles (+1,639)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,367 miles
    Test number
    455718806091
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass30,728 miles (+3,714)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    30,728 miles
    Test number
    764780072069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs wearing, lip on edges and badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber top mount showing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  7. Pass27,014 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    27,014 miles
    Test number
    938118466460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,908 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    22,908 miles
    Test number
    821991072551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,139 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    22,139 miles
    Test number
    556130835022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,938 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    21,938 miles
    Test number
    999458436887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,482 miles (+2,248)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    21,482 miles
    Test number
    286615635084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,234 miles (+8,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    19,234 miles
    Test number
    185225734016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass10,781 miles (+7,666)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    10,781 miles
    Test number
    269054823076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass3,115 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    3,115 miles
    Test number
    648287212051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass2,978 miles (+1,494)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    2,978 miles
    Test number
    965883431052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass1,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    1,484 miles
    Test number
    104266520013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE56 BWL

Does LE56 BWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE56 BWL expired on 2 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE56 BWL?
The MOT on LE56 BWL expired on 2 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE56 BWL done?
LE56 BWL was recorded at 44,935 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2024, an average of 3,089 miles a year.
Has LE56 BWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE56 BWL has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LE56 BWL 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 LE56 BWL find?
LE56 BWL passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2024 with 6 advisories: front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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