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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2014 · 1,242 cc

Y23 PLWMOT history

Y23 PLW is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 49,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

Y23 PLW silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
49,088 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 PLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 PLW was last recorded at 49,088 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,724 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
364 miles
Average per year
3,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,088 miles
  • 2024 – 48,724 miles
  • 2023 – 43,979 miles
  • 2022 – 39,626 miles
  • 2021 – 35,658 miles
  • 2020 – 33,177 miles
  • 2019 – 28,250 miles
  • 2018 – 22,424 miles
  • 2017 – 16,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,088 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside headlamp slightly insecure
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 8 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,088 miles (+364)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    49,088 miles
    Test number
    113021502182
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass48,724 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    48,724 miles
    Test number
    705410026632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    48,718 miles
    Test number
    766214005731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail48,718 miles (+375)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,718 miles
    Test number
    573856863748
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass48,343 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    48,343 miles
    Test number
    842300806340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Fail48,342 miles (+4,363)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,342 miles
    Test number
    612572786134
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure back box clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass43,979 miles (+4,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    43,979 miles
    Test number
    838477551363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass39,626 miles (+3,968)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    39,626 miles
    Test number
    271544266371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,658 miles (+2,481)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,658 miles
    Test number
    491007926918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,177 miles (+4,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    33,177 miles
    Test number
    886647044722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass28,250 miles (+5,826)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    28,250 miles
    Test number
    320099855430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,424 miles (+5,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    22,424 miles
    Test number
    251325364122
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp broken
  13. Pass16,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    16,508 miles
    Test number
    903934601614
    • 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)

Questions about Y23 PLW

Does Y23 PLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 PLW is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y23 PLW?
The MOT on Y23 PLW is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 PLW done?
Y23 PLW was recorded at 49,088 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 3,746 miles a year.
Has Y23 PLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 PLW has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y23 PLW 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 PLW find?
Y23 PLW passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside headlamp slightly insecure, and 1 more.

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