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Ford S-MAX

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LL08 RKAMOT history

LL08 RKA is a blue petrol Ford S-MAX first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 151,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LL08 RKA blue Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford S-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
151,665 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 RKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 RKA was last recorded at 151,665 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 8,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,578 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,087 miles
Average per year
8,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,665 miles
  • 2024 – 143,578 miles
  • 2023 – 138,245 miles
  • 2022 – 136,321 miles
  • 2021 – 133,726 miles
  • 2020 – 131,168 miles
  • 2019 – 126,926 miles
  • 2018 – 118,796 miles
  • 2017 – 111,271 miles
  • 2016 – 91,631 miles
  • 2015 – 77,317 miles
  • 2014 – 62,110 miles
  • 2013 – 50,469 miles
  • 2012 – 39,781 miles
  • 2011 – 27,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,665 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryGeneral all over under body/suspension corrosion

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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,665 miles (+8,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    151,665 miles
    Test number
    213187610010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral all over under body/suspension corrosion

  2. Pass143,578 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    143,578 miles
    Test number
    476007308542
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail143,578 miles (+5,333)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,578 miles
    Test number
    825598048742
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass138,245 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    138,245 miles
    Test number
    761685916610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail138,244 miles (+1,923)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,244 miles
    Test number
    150342698435
    • DangerousCentral Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass136,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,321 miles
    Test number
    936008867991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail136,321 miles (+2,595)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,321 miles
    Test number
    751618966533
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner position lamp inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass133,726 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,726 miles
    Test number
    917110895681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,725 miles (+2,557)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,725 miles
    Test number
    612522230201
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.761 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 2.825% (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 8.241% (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1038 (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass131,168 miles (+4,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,168 miles
    Test number
    288560693814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass126,926 miles (+8,130)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,926 miles
    Test number
    544548766744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,796 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    118,796 miles
    Test number
    715392671157
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail118,796 miles (+7,525)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,796 miles
    Test number
    583320424218
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  14. Pass111,271 miles (+6,971)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    111,271 miles
    Test number
    269279761243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,300 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,300 miles
    Test number
    231667732814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail104,300 miles (+12,669)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,300 miles
    Test number
    327853315726
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass91,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,631 miles
    Test number
    750255784465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,631 miles (+14,314)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,631 miles
    Test number
    966606245466
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass77,317 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,317 miles
    Test number
    407113135148
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail77,317 miles (+15,207)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,317 miles
    Test number
    319822735136
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass62,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,110 miles
    Test number
    407042734179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,110 miles (+11,641)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,110 miles
    Test number
    999282134151
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass50,469 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,469 miles
    Test number
    586537553148
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  24. Fail50,469 miles (+10,688)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,469 miles
    Test number
    359136053144
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  25. Pass39,781 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,781 miles
    Test number
    416926862189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  26. Fail39,781 miles (+12,495)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,781 miles
    Test number
    227235362161
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  27. Pass27,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,286 miles
    Test number
    906088051133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 RKA

Does LL08 RKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 RKA is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL08 RKA?
The MOT on LL08 RKA is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 RKA done?
LL08 RKA was recorded at 151,665 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 8,585 miles a year.
Has LL08 RKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 RKA has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LL08 RKA 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 LL08 RKA find?
LL08 RKA passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; general all over under body/suspension corrosion.

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