Ford KA
Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,242 cc
Y4 JLWMOT history
Y4 JLW is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 37,952 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 37,952 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 7 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,758 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y4 JLW
- 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
- 30 Jun 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y4 JLW was last recorded at 37,952 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 37,952 miles · 5 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,758 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 37,952 miles
- 2024 – 35,882 miles
- 2023 – 32,568 miles
- 2022 – 28,470 miles
- 2021 – 23,493 miles
- 2020 – 19,460 miles
- 2019 – 13,391 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass37,952 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
12 tests since 25 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass37,952 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 37,952 miles
- Test number
- 175556049897
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail37,952 miles (+2,070)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,952 miles
- Test number
- 366630488819
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass35,882 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 35,882 miles
- Test number
- 937704254656
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail35,882 miles (+3,314)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,882 miles
- Test number
- 322441232546
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi split (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine sump correded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass32,568 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 32,568 miles
- Test number
- 979385061718
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak from sump
Fail32,568 miles (+4,098)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,568 miles
- Test number
- 295852221240
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak from sump
Pass28,470 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 28,470 miles
- Test number
- 482488669845
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail28,470 miles (+4,977)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,470 miles
- Test number
- 979239935899
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has a tear on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass23,493 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 23,493 miles
- Test number
- 952683902668
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail23,493 miles (+4,033)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,493 miles
- Test number
- 353334884454
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass19,460 miles (+6,069)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 19,460 miles
- Test number
- 337702789965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,391 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 13,391 miles
- Test number
- 511589466249
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about Y4 JLW
- Does Y4 JLW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 JLW is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y4 JLW?
- The MOT on Y4 JLW is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y4 JLW done?
- Y4 JLW was recorded at 37,952 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 3,758 miles a year.
- Has Y4 JLW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y4 JLW has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y4 JLW 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 Y4 JLW find?
- Y4 JLW passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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