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- Kar Automotive Ltd
Kar Automotive Ltd
- Company number
- SC460482
- Incorporated
- 2 Oct 201313 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 1, Kingslaw Business Park, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1DY
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
Kar Automotive Ltd is a 13-year-old private limited company registered in Tranent, company number SC460482, one of 5 motor trade companies in Tranent. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 October 2026, and its first CT600 is due at HMRC on 31 October 2026.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Finances
From each year's balance sheet filed at Companies House. Small companies do not have to publish turnover or profit, so these are balance sheet figures.
- Net assets down £729 (-1.5%) on the year before, to £48K.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £45K against £43K owed within a year: 1.0 times cover.
- 2 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2015 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2024 | £48K | £45K | £43K | 2 | |
| 31 Oct 2023 | £48K | £40K | £43K | 2 | |
| 31 Oct 2022 | £50K | £42K | £47K | 2 | |
| 31 Oct 2021 | £56K | £32K | £88K | 2 | |
| 31 Oct 2020 | -£63K | £2,165 | £30K | £94K | 2 |
| 31 Oct 2019 | -£65K | £1,086 | £29K | £96K | 0 |
| 31 Oct 2018 | -£38K | £285 | £27K | £65K | 2 |
| 31 Oct 2017 | -£39K | £258 | £2,508 | £42K | 3 |
| 31 Oct 2016 | -£23K | £1,162 | £1,315 | £0 | |
| 31 Oct 2015 | £50 | £50 |
Where Kar Automotive Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Tranent (EH33), in the East Lothian local authority area, Scotland. Show EH33 1DY on a map.
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What happens if Kar Automotive Ltd files late
Companies House charges an automatic penalty the day after the deadline, and it rises the longer the accounts are late. These are the dates for this company's accounts due on 31 October 2026.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Nov 2026 to 30 Nov 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Dec 2026 to 31 Jan 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Feb 2027 to 30 Apr 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 May 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Feb 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Apr 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 31 Jul 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Jan 2028 | another 10% of any unpaid tax |
For returns filed on or after 1 April 2026. Late three times in a row and the £200 penalties become £1,000 each.
Company details
As held on the Companies House register.
- Company number
- SC460482
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 2 October 2013 (13 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 1, Kingslaw Business Park, Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1DY
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
- Year end
- 31 October (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 October 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 22 July 2026
Filing notes for motor trade companies
Motor trade companies hold vehicle stock, and how that stock is valued at the year end moves the profit directly. Some use the VAT margin scheme.
Similar companies in Tranent
Other active motor trade companies registered in Tranent.
- Roseisle Estates Limited1984
- TTW Motors Ltd2019
- WD Automotive Ltd2024
- East Coast Sports Cars (Mots) Ltd2018
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Frequently asked questions
When are Kar Automotive Ltd's accounts due?
Kar Automotive Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 October 2026 (in 18 days), covering the period to 31 January 2026.
When is Kar Automotive Ltd's CT600 due?
The first accounts cover more than 12 months, so there are two Company Tax Returns: one for the 12 months to 31 October 2025, due by 31 October 2026, and one for the period to 31 January 2026, due by 31 January 2027. Corporation tax is payable 9 months and 1 day after the end of each.
Is Kar Automotive Ltd still trading?
Kar Automotive Ltd is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 13 Oct 2026). Active means it has not been dissolved or entered insolvency; it does not show whether it is currently taking on work.
What does Kar Automotive Ltd do?
Kar Automotive Ltd is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112).
How old is Kar Automotive Ltd?
Kar Automotive Ltd was incorporated on 2 October 2013, 13 years ago.
What is the penalty if Kar Automotive Ltd files its accounts late?
Companies House charges £150 if the accounts are up to 1 month late, £375 up to 3 months, £750 up to 6 months and £1,500 after that, doubled if the previous year's accounts were also late. HMRC charges £200 for a CT600 filed a day late and another £200 at 3 months.
Official records
View Kar Automotive Ltd on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 13 Oct 2026). Deadlines are worked out from the register and assume a standard accounting period; a change of year end or a short period moves them. This page is general information, not tax or accountancy advice.