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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,299 cc

LD53 KAOMOT history

LD53 KAO is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 38,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LD53 KAO blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
38,939 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 KAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 KAO was last recorded at 38,939 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,938 miles · 10 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,939 miles
  • 2024 – 37,074 miles
  • 2023 – 35,940 miles
  • 2022 – 34,872 miles
  • 2021 – 34,269 miles
  • 2020 – 32,049 miles
  • 2019 – 30,667 miles
  • 2018 – 26,832 miles
  • 2017 – 23,948 miles
  • 2016 – 22,847 miles
  • 2015 – 21,583 miles
  • 2014 – 20,318 miles
  • 2013 – 18,814 miles
  • 2012 – 17,694 miles
  • 2011 – 16,332 miles
  • 2010 – 14,772 miles
  • 2009 – 13,251 miles
  • 2008 – 11,853 miles
  • 2007 – 10,313 miles
  • 2006 – 7,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,939 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,939 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    38,939 miles
    Test number
    244766528297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail38,938 miles (+1,864)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,938 miles
    Test number
    917387368116
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass37,074 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    37,074 miles
    Test number
    894923389793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side repeater light lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front condensation in headlamp
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front suspension strut top mountings

  4. Fail37,074 miles (+1,134)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,074 miles
    Test number
    192206082925
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side repeater light lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front condensation in headlamp
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front suspension strut top mountings

  5. Pass35,940 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    35,940 miles
    Test number
    620396997485
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front condensation in headlamp
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater lens missing
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front suspension strut top mounts

  6. Fail35,940 miles (+1,068)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,940 miles
    Test number
    706937862525
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front condensation in headlamp
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater lens missing
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front suspension strut top mounts

  7. Pass34,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    34,872 miles
    Test number
    225244761269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail34,872 miles (+603)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,872 miles
    Test number
    596491071246
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass34,269 miles (+2,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    34,269 miles
    Test number
    132159470727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side repeater lens missing
    • AdvisoryBoth front top suspension mounts have slight play
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion under veichle

  10. Pass32,049 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    32,049 miles
    Test number
    941761606307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side repeater lamp lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front suspension strut top mountings

  11. Fail32,049 miles (+1,382)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,049 miles
    Test number
    600190005241
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side repeater lamp lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front suspension strut top mountings

  12. Pass30,667 miles (+115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    30,667 miles
    Test number
    158993221354
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail30,552 miles (+3,720)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,552 miles
    Test number
    127395242571
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass26,832 miles (+2,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    26,832 miles
    Test number
    296284093896
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  15. Pass23,948 miles (+1,101)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    23,948 miles
    Test number
    409741465787
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S/F & O/S/F (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S/F & O/S/F (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryN/S O/S front inner strut turret have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/S sill has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/SR tyre tread coming away, no cord exposed at time of inspection

  16. Pass22,847 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    22,847 miles
    Test number
    758406013705
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms bushes perishing quite heavily
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre sidewall perishing heavily
    • AdvisoryPlay in N/S/f suspension top mount area
    • AdvisoryVarious areas heavy corrosion noted

  17. Fail22,847 miles (+1,264)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,847 miles
    Test number
    343869657780
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes not recording effort for initial effort range
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms bushes perishing quite heavily
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre sidewall perishing heavily
    • AdvisoryPlay in N/S/f suspension top mount area
    • AdvisoryVarious areas heavy corrosion noted

  18. Pass21,583 miles (+1,265)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    21,583 miles
    Test number
    114779274695
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy & travel quite long
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay/movement in front suspension top mount areas
    • AdvisoryVarious areas corrosion noted

  19. Pass20,318 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    20,318 miles
    Test number
    329987674285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone arms bushes perishing
    • NoteFootbrake pedal travel long
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped, worn, & pads getting low
    • NoteO/S/R tyre sidewall perishing & slightly damaged
    • NoteVarious areas corrosion noted

  20. Fail20,318 miles (+1,504)2 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,318 miles
    Test number
    247917074205
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone arms bushes perishing
    • NoteFootbrake pedal travel long
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped, worn, & pads getting low
    • NoteO/S/R tyre sidewall perishing & slightly damaged
    • NoteVarious areas corrosion noted
    • NoteWiper blades smearing

  21. Pass18,814 miles (+1,120)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    18,814 miles
    Test number
    678111573205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteFuel tank corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut side wall
    • NoteO/s/r tyre pershing
    • NoteUnder body corrosion

  22. Pass17,694 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    17,694 miles
    Test number
    679092482270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing

  23. Fail17,694 miles (+1,362)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,694 miles
    Test number
    758242682231
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing

  24. Pass16,332 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    16,332 miles
    Test number
    355968481281
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/F lower suspension arm, rear bush seperating
    • NoteN/S/F tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged
    • NoteBoth rear tyres outer sidewalls perished (165/65R13)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront disc brakes slightly worn

  25. Fail16,332 miles (+1,560)4 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,332 miles
    Test number
    868938781255
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/F lower suspension arm, rear bush seperating
    • NoteN/S/F tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged
    • NoteBoth rear tyres outer sidewalls perished (165/65R13)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront disc brakes slightly worn

  26. Pass14,772 miles (+1,521)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    14,772 miles
    Test number
    351581390487
    • NoteFront top mounts have slight play
    • NoteRear tyres perishing
    • NoteWishbone bushes perishing

  27. Pass13,251 miles (+1,398)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    13,251 miles
    Test number
    373061769275
    • NoteSpare Wheel Carrier Needs Tightening

  28. Pass11,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,853 miles
    Test number
    314157168259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail11,853 miles (+1,540)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,853 miles
    Test number
    823517568289
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  30. Pass10,313 miles (+2,468)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    10,313 miles
    Test number
    660069967209
    • NoteSlight Play, O/S Steering Rack

  31. Pass7,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    7,845 miles
    Test number
    971061976266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 KAO

Does LD53 KAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 KAO is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 KAO?
The MOT on LD53 KAO is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 KAO done?
LD53 KAO was recorded at 38,939 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 1,612 miles a year.
Has LD53 KAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 KAO has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 KAO 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 LD53 KAO find?
LD53 KAO passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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