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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,297 cc

LE57 KCFMOT history

LE57 KCF is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

LE57 KCF blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
87,713 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 KCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,297 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 KCF was last recorded at 87,713 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,713 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,713 miles
  • 2025 – 84,721 miles
  • 2024 – 81,454 miles
  • 2023 – 78,132 miles
  • 2022 – 74,908 miles
  • 2021 – 71,510 miles
  • 2020 – 71,409 miles
  • 2019 – 63,412 miles
  • 2018 – 56,872 miles
  • 2017 – 50,483 miles
  • 2016 – 40,335 miles
  • 2015 – 32,887 miles
  • 2014 – 29,412 miles
  • 2013 – 26,768 miles
  • 2012 – 23,981 miles
  • 2011 – 19,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,713 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Brake master cylinder below minimum mark

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,713 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    87,713 miles
    Test number
    162548553782
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail87,713 miles (+2,992)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,713 miles
    Test number
    641369545782
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,721 miles (+3,267)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    84,721 miles
    Test number
    760293598539
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,454 miles (+9)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    81,454 miles
    Test number
    911096261560
    • MinorBrake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail81,445 miles (+3,313)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,445 miles
    Test number
    752098783564
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorBrake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,132 miles (+3,224)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,132 miles
    Test number
    406719404865
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,908 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,908 miles
    Test number
    310969675200
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail74,908 miles (+3,398)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,908 miles
    Test number
    736634539828
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass71,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,510 miles
    Test number
    548010079251
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail71,510 miles (+101)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,510 miles
    Test number
    206216723364
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass71,409 miles (+7,997)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    71,409 miles
    Test number
    729916360261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,412 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,412 miles
    Test number
    821898834007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splitting / cracking. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Fail63,412 miles (+6,540)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,412 miles
    Test number
    362379577342
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splitting / cracking. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Pass56,872 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,872 miles
    Test number
    152091712220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit splitting / cracking. 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail56,872 miles (+6,389)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,872 miles
    Test number
    154916001663
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure internal (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit splitting / cracking. 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass50,483 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,483 miles
    Test number
    594420184795
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres worn more so inner and outer edges advise wheel alignment checks
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn / lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres cracking / perished
    • AdvisoryRear brakes squeaking / noisey

  17. Fail50,483 miles (+10,148)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,483 miles
    Test number
    405524263476
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres worn more so inner and outer edges advise wheel alignment checks
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn / lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres cracking / perished
    • AdvisoryRear brakes squeaking / noisey

  18. Pass40,335 miles (+7,448)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    40,335 miles
    Test number
    337209187691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,887 miles (+3,475)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    32,887 miles
    Test number
    519870425029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres perished and cracked

  20. Pass29,412 miles (+2,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    29,412 miles
    Test number
    695437034014
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass26,768 miles (+2,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    26,768 miles
    Test number
    609087233024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass23,981 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    23,981 miles
    Test number
    418839432073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    19,768 miles
    Test number
    438590441082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 KCF

Does LE57 KCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 KCF is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 KCF?
The MOT on LE57 KCF is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 KCF done?
LE57 KCF was recorded at 87,713 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 4,516 miles a year.
Has LE57 KCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 KCF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LE57 KCF 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 LE57 KCF find?
LE57 KCF passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front exhaust mounting defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 5 more.

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