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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LE59 KATMOT history

LE59 KAT is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 65,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

LE59 KAT white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
65,810 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE59 KAT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE59 KAT was last recorded at 65,810 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,795 miles · 20 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
4,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,810 miles
  • 2025 – 64,178 miles
  • 2024 – 62,919 miles
  • 2023 – 61,102 miles
  • 2022 – 56,174 miles
  • 2021 – 50,543 miles
  • 2020 – 46,090 miles
  • 2019 – 38,853 miles
  • 2018 – 33,560 miles
  • 2017 – 27,855 miles
  • 2016 – 20,970 miles
  • 2015 – 16,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,810 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,810 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    65,810 miles
    Test number
    547239618809
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail65,795 miles (+1,617)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,795 miles
    Test number
    814553772688
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass64,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    64,178 miles
    Test number
    952200910761
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail64,178 miles (+1,259)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,178 miles
    Test number
    715192536560
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass62,919 miles (+1,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,919 miles
    Test number
    713675491760
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass61,102 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,102 miles
    Test number
    995626199103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail61,102 miles (+4,928)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,102 miles
    Test number
    854617737679
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass56,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    56,174 miles
    Test number
    631222971252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail56,174 miles (+5,631)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,174 miles
    Test number
    446511452732
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass50,543 miles (+4,453)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,543 miles
    Test number
    650970672660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,090 miles (+7,237)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    46,090 miles
    Test number
    930402890384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,853 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    38,853 miles
    Test number
    820941055879
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail38,853 miles (+5,293)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,853 miles
    Test number
    764803881542
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass33,560 miles (+5,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,560 miles
    Test number
    202829636244
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  15. Pass27,855 miles (+6,885)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    27,855 miles
    Test number
    657997786596
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer

  16. Pass20,970 miles (+4,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    20,970 miles
    Test number
    585581581859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad warning light wire missing
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly (7.1.2)

  17. Pass16,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    16,672 miles
    Test number
    965024945022
    • 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)

  18. Fail16,672 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,672 miles
    Test number
    926624245024
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 LE59 KAT

Does LE59 KAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE59 KAT is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE59 KAT?
The MOT on LE59 KAT is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE59 KAT done?
LE59 KAT was recorded at 65,810 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 4,451 miles a year.
Has LE59 KAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE59 KAT has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LE59 KAT 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 LE59 KAT find?
LE59 KAT passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle.

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