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Ford KA

Purple · Petrol · 2008 · 1,297 cc

LB08 UMLMOT history

LB08 UML is a purple petrol Ford KA first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2025
Mileage
89,942 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 UML
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,297 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 UML was last recorded at 89,942 miles on 28 Mar 2025, 9,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,561 miles · 28 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
9,381 miles
Average per year
5,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,942 miles
  • 2024 – 80,561 miles
  • 2023 – 71,897 miles
  • 2022 – 68,447 miles
  • 2021 – 65,034 miles
  • 2020 – 62,202 miles
  • 2019 – 55,822 miles
  • 2018 – 49,576 miles
  • 2017 – 44,119 miles
  • 2016 – 42,142 miles
  • 2015 – 37,270 miles
  • 2014 – 32,452 miles
  • 2013 – 26,453 miles
  • 2012 – 20,166 miles
  • 2011 – 13,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,942 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch, inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength flitch, inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plate. (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryInner sills corroded. n/s and o/s.

What MOT failures 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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail89,942 miles (+9,381)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,942 miles
    Test number
    649415546378
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch, inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength flitch, inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plate. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded. n/s and o/s.

  2. Pass80,561 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,561 miles
    Test number
    564895588705
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail80,558 miles (+8,661)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,558 miles
    Test number
    843476372716
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass71,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,897 miles
    Test number
    657688602899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,897 miles (+3,450)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,897 miles
    Test number
    110440708988
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure back box bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass68,447 miles (+254)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,447 miles
    Test number
    214489152204
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail68,193 miles (+3,159)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,193 miles
    Test number
    392744798236
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,034 miles (+2,832)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,034 miles
    Test number
    378284076728
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  9. Pass62,202 miles (+6,380)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,202 miles
    Test number
    518228384133
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  10. Pass55,822 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,822 miles
    Test number
    998892300723
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside front lower wishbone rear bush starting to unbond

  11. Fail55,747 miles (+6,171)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,747 miles
    Test number
    561378993849
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside front lower wishbone rear bush starting to unbond

  12. Pass49,576 miles (+5,457)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,576 miles
    Test number
    534834356304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,119 miles (+1,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,119 miles
    Test number
    888707192088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass42,142 miles (+4,872)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,142 miles
    Test number
    492263795706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,270 miles (+4,818)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,270 miles
    Test number
    746478925118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,452 miles (+5,999)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,452 miles
    Test number
    898720254119
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Pass26,453 miles (+6,287)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,453 miles
    Test number
    217988253425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,166 miles
    Test number
    926207362104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail20,166 miles (+6,725)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,166 miles
    Test number
    956327462187
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass13,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    13,441 miles
    Test number
    678328161141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 UML

Does LB08 UML currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 UML expired on 27 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 UML?
The MOT on LB08 UML expired on 27 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 UML done?
LB08 UML was recorded at 89,942 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2025, an average of 5,552 miles a year.
Has LB08 UML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 UML has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 UML 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 LB08 UML find?
LB08 UML failed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2025 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch, inner wing; nearside rear stop lamp(s) not working; offside front headlamp not working on main beam, and 8 more.

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