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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,242 cc

LA55 BOWMOT history

LA55 BOW is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 7 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 75,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

LA55 BOW black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,785 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 BOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
7 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 BOW was last recorded at 75,785 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 6,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,211 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,574 miles
Average per year
6,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,785 miles
  • 2025 – 69,211 miles
  • 2024 – 59,976 miles
  • 2023 – 51,586 miles
  • 2022 – 42,586 miles
  • 2021 – 35,878 miles
  • 2020 – 33,022 miles
  • 2019 – 29,192 miles
  • 2018 – 25,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,785 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,785 miles (+6,574)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,785 miles
    Test number
    414924217491
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass69,211 miles (+9,235)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,211 miles
    Test number
    166286643718
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass59,976 miles (+70)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,976 miles
    Test number
    851164835432
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail59,906 miles (+8,320)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,906 miles
    Test number
    326121867206
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass51,586 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    51,586 miles
    Test number
    972825425417
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail51,586 miles (+9,000)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,586 miles
    Test number
    669026964783
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass42,586 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    42,586 miles
    Test number
    513206752043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail42,586 miles (+6,708)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,586 miles
    Test number
    652538478963
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass35,878 miles (+2,856)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,878 miles
    Test number
    574687231551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass33,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    33,022 miles
    Test number
    950494701263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,022 miles (+3,830)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,022 miles
    Test number
    912378558123
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass29,192 miles (+4,159)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    29,192 miles
    Test number
    108408841790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,033 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    25,033 miles
    Test number
    960387402748
    • 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 LA55 BOW

Does LA55 BOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 BOW is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 BOW?
The MOT on LA55 BOW is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 BOW done?
LA55 BOW was recorded at 75,785 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 6,297 miles a year.
Has LA55 BOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 BOW has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 BOW 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 LA55 BOW find?
LA55 BOW passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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