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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

L5 LDUMOT history

L5 LDU is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 97,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2023.

L5 LDU black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2024
Mileage
97,150 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 LDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 LDU was last recorded at 97,150 miles on 14 Aug 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,149 miles · 5 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 97,150 miles
  • 2022 – 96,618 miles
  • 2021 – 96,245 miles
  • 2020 – 95,742 miles
  • 2019 – 95,187 miles
  • 2018 – 93,742 miles
  • 2017 – 89,811 miles
  • 2016 – 85,767 miles
  • 2015 – 81,608 miles
  • 2014 – 77,351 miles
  • 2013 – 69,799 miles
  • 2012 – 62,427 miles
  • 2011 – 57,996 miles
  • 2010 – 54,313 miles
  • 2009 – 50,028 miles
  • 2008 – 37,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,150 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,150 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,150 miles
    Test number
    951806873306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,149 miles (+531)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,149 miles
    Test number
    748147191415
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS light on (1.6 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Wind screen has a crack (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak in engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,618 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    96,618 miles
    Test number
    964831293180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail96,618 miles (+373)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,618 miles
    Test number
    332391765382
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass96,245 miles (+503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,245 miles
    Test number
    497636093058
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass95,742 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,742 miles
    Test number
    150294491612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,740 miles (+553)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,740 miles
    Test number
    728244362286
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass95,187 miles (+1,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    95,187 miles
    Test number
    201799765187
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,742 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,742 miles
    Test number
    848125233376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,726 miles (+3,915)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,726 miles
    Test number
    923768383795
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  11. Pass89,811 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,811 miles
    Test number
    854026813508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,774 miles (+4,007)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,774 miles
    Test number
    817711571000
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass85,767 miles (+4,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,767 miles
    Test number
    502545029765
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass81,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,608 miles
    Test number
    256814945037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,608 miles (+4,257)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,608 miles
    Test number
    135203445058
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  16. Pass77,351 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    77,351 miles
    Test number
    328844244049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,309 miles (+7,510)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,309 miles
    Test number
    157471744444
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Fail69,799 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,799 miles
    Test number
    277456953060
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass69,799 miles (+7,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,799 miles
    Test number
    306346353047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass62,427 miles (+4,431)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    62,427 miles
    Test number
    645635142048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,996 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,996 miles
    Test number
    198539051056
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass57,996 miles (+3,683)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    57,996 miles
    Test number
    839669251016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,313 miles (+4,285)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,313 miles
    Test number
    331270860013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,028 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,028 miles
    Test number
    243876589055
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass50,028 miles (+12,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,028 miles
    Test number
    583436889091
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass37,838 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,838 miles
    Test number
    291088588069
    • 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)
    • NoteThe n/s front tyre has splits appearing on the inner sidewall and is becoming quite worn on the inner edge .

  27. Fail37,838 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,838 miles
    Test number
    800918988034
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteThe n/s front tyre has splits appearing on the inner sidewall and is becoming quite worn on the inner edge .

Questions about L5 LDU

Does L5 LDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 LDU expired on 20 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 LDU?
The MOT on L5 LDU expired on 20 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 LDU done?
L5 LDU was recorded at 97,150 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2023, an average of 3,857 miles a year.
Has L5 LDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 LDU has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 LDU 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 L5 LDU find?
L5 LDU passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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