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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

Y23 JLJMOT history

Y23 JLJ is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 21 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 73,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

Y23 JLJ white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
73,028 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 JLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 JLJ was last recorded at 73,028 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 4,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,351 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,677 miles
Average per year
4,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,028 miles
  • 2024 – 68,351 miles
  • 2023 – 64,251 miles
  • 2022 – 60,210 miles
  • 2020 – 43,991 miles
  • 2019 – 39,681 miles
  • 2018 – 36,087 miles
  • 2017 – 33,449 miles
  • 2016 – 30,028 miles
  • 2015 – 21,399 miles
  • 2014 – 19,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,028 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded- both rear springs

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,028 miles (+4,677)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    73,028 miles
    Test number
    121897193128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded- both rear springs
  2. Pass68,351 miles (+4,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    68,351 miles
    Test number
    909726651814
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEng oil low
  3. Pass64,251 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    64,251 miles
    Test number
    313833404603
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail64,251 miles (+4,041)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,251 miles
    Test number
    641851476585
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass60,210 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    60,210 miles
    Test number
    496216010865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail60,204 miles (+8,261)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,204 miles
    Test number
    886011227713
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust up high enough (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass51,943 miles (+7,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    51,943 miles
    Test number
    740330963135
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass43,991 miles (+4,310)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    43,991 miles
    Test number
    236235616125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,681 miles (+3,594)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,681 miles
    Test number
    794882522588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,087 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,087 miles
    Test number
    265973958871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,449 miles
    Test number
    168123906866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail33,449 miles (+3,421)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,449 miles
    Test number
    226544029323
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  13. Pass30,028 miles (+8,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,028 miles
    Test number
    343689558171
    • AdvisoryFront tyres on 3mm
  14. Pass21,399 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,399 miles
    Test number
    979095575077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,681 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    19,681 miles
    Test number
    926879824340
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront discs corroded

Questions about Y23 JLJ

Does Y23 JLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y23 JLJ expired on 31 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y23 JLJ?
The MOT on Y23 JLJ expired on 31 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y23 JLJ done?
Y23 JLJ was recorded at 73,028 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 4,898 miles a year.
Has Y23 JLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 JLJ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y23 JLJ 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 Y23 JLJ find?
Y23 JLJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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