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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

S40 LJAMOT history

S40 LJA is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 114,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

S40 LJA silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
114,656 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 LJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 LJA was last recorded at 114,656 miles on 27 May 2026, 6,828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,828 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,828 miles
Average per year
8,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,656 miles
  • 2025 – 107,828 miles
  • 2024 – 103,618 miles
  • 2023 – 81,408 miles
  • 2022 – 64,679 miles
  • 2021 – 59,460 miles
  • 2020 – 55,484 miles
  • 2019 – 49,547 miles
  • 2018 – 41,870 miles
  • 2016 – 27,124 miles
  • 2015 – 21,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,656 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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 Rear lamp lens damaged /cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass114,656 miles (+6,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    114,656 miles
    Test number
    817137744710
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  2. Pass107,828 miles (+4,210)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    107,828 miles
    Test number
    447912216675
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tail lamp holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryGeneral vehicle condition corroded, rear axle , front cross members
  3. Pass103,618 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    103,618 miles
    Test number
    398184856701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged /cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail103,618 miles (+22,210)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,618 miles
    Test number
    430456732097
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged /cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass81,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    81,408 miles
    Test number
    494382170273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,408 miles (+16,729)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,408 miles
    Test number
    737332171026
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass64,679 miles (+5,219)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    64,679 miles
    Test number
    443325557404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass59,460 miles (+3,976)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    59,460 miles
    Test number
    847142083625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear shockers slightly corroded
  9. Pass55,484 miles (+5,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    55,484 miles
    Test number
    129025956713
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass49,547 miles (+7,677)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    49,547 miles
    Test number
    506800315916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,870 miles (+14,746)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,870 miles
    Test number
    448674232415
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass27,124 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,124 miles
    Test number
    355364512985
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail27,124 miles (+5,758)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,124 miles
    Test number
    215153783544
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass21,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,366 miles
    Test number
    436664185090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 LJA

Does S40 LJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 LJA is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 LJA?
The MOT on S40 LJA is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 LJA done?
S40 LJA was recorded at 114,656 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 8,349 miles a year.
Has S40 LJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 LJA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 LJA 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 S40 LJA find?
S40 LJA passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear axle corroded.

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