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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

LB09 GHYMOT history

LB09 GHY is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 15 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 43,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
43,026 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 GHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 GHY was last recorded at 43,026 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 2,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jul 2016: 18,778 miles, lower than 24,289 miles on 10 Jul 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
40,515 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,511 miles
Average per year
2,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,026 miles
  • 2025 – 40,515 miles
  • 2024 – 37,551 miles
  • 2023 – 35,466 miles
  • 2022 – 32,701 miles
  • 2021 – 28,749 miles
  • 2020 – 25,867 miles
  • 2019 – 23,901 miles
  • 2018 – 22,104 miles
  • 2017 – 20,750 miles
  • 2016 – 18,778 miles
  • 2015 – 24,289 miles
  • 2014 – 13,757 miles
  • 2013 – 11,851 miles
  • 2012 – 10,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,026 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine & nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle beam corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,026 miles (+2,511)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    43,026 miles
    Test number
    752727233587
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine & nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded

  2. Pass40,515 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    40,515 miles
    Test number
    286374325886
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded

  3. Fail40,515 miles (+2,964)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,515 miles
    Test number
    816725291522
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded

  4. Pass37,551 miles (+72)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    37,551 miles
    Test number
    546996051999
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top mounting washers corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle starting to corrode

  5. Fail37,479 miles (+2,013)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,479 miles
    Test number
    388760070717
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top mounting washers corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle starting to corrode

  6. Pass35,466 miles (+36)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    35,466 miles
    Test number
    257553900459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  7. Fail35,430 miles (+2,729)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,430 miles
    Test number
    737133011808
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  8. Pass32,701 miles (+25)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    32,701 miles
    Test number
    723535099573
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail32,676 miles (+3,927)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,676 miles
    Test number
    871395382248
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass28,749 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    28,749 miles
    Test number
    770604138936
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  11. Fail28,749 miles (+2,882)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,749 miles
    Test number
    575865390510
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  12. Pass25,867 miles (+1,966)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    25,867 miles
    Test number
    691698926938
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass23,901 miles (+1,797)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    23,901 miles
    Test number
    736446986719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass22,104 miles (+1,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    22,104 miles
    Test number
    563275485450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass20,750 miles (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    20,750 miles
    Test number
    134857161613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,778 miles (-5,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    18,778 miles
    Test number
    836176358537
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump ?

  17. Pass24,289 miles (+10,532)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    24,289 miles
    Test number
    806431895163
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass13,757 miles (+1,906)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    13,757 miles
    Test number
    946851894149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,851 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    11,851 miles
    Test number
    938085723256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    10,002 miles
    Test number
    235687222265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 GHY

Does LB09 GHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 GHY is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 GHY?
The MOT on LB09 GHY is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 GHY done?
LB09 GHY was recorded at 43,026 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 2,366 miles a year.
Has LB09 GHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 GHY has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB09 GHY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB09 GHY find?
LB09 GHY passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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