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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

LL09 ETAMOT history

LL09 ETA is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 21 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

LL09 ETA silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,916 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 ETA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL09 ETA was last recorded at 82,916 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 1,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,101 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,815 miles
Average per year
4,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,916 miles
  • 2025 – 81,101 miles
  • 2024 – 78,852 miles
  • 2023 – 76,531 miles
  • 2022 – 73,312 miles
  • 2021 – 69,000 miles
  • 2020 – 65,436 miles
  • 2019 – 61,563 miles
  • 2018 – 57,503 miles
  • 2017 – 51,983 miles
  • 2016 – 43,137 miles
  • 2015 – 34,051 miles
  • 2014 – 25,323 miles
  • 2013 – 21,673 miles
  • 2012 – 18,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,916 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread border deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Surface corrosion rear axle beam

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,916 miles (+1,815)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,916 miles
    Test number
    858400653386
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass81,101 miles (+34)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    81,101 miles
    Test number
    863106573540
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread border deteriorating (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail81,067 miles (+2,215)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,067 miles
    Test number
    261243631105
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread border deteriorating (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass78,852 miles (+2,321)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    78,852 miles
    Test number
    727358203418
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass76,531 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    76,531 miles
    Test number
    227490968678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail76,528 miles (+3,216)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,528 miles
    Test number
    135605061179
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass73,312 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    73,312 miles
    Test number
    193359055954
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail73,312 miles (+4,312)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,312 miles
    Test number
    674946447740
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass69,000 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    69,000 miles
    Test number
    247493606320
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail68,981 miles (+3,545)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,981 miles
    Test number
    122605374769
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure silencer/pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass65,436 miles (+3,873)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    65,436 miles
    Test number
    595437743070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass61,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    61,563 miles
    Test number
    457241094785
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail61,561 miles (+4,058)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,561 miles
    Test number
    172437494858
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass57,503 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,503 miles
    Test number
    338350480152
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear axle beam

  15. Fail57,440 miles (+5,457)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,440 miles
    Test number
    773163731716
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear axle beam

  16. Pass51,983 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,983 miles
    Test number
    915747253322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge both discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

  17. Fail51,983 miles (+8,846)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,983 miles
    Test number
    422955423673
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge both discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

  18. Pass43,137 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,137 miles
    Test number
    411010958759
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread cracking

  19. Fail43,137 miles (+9,086)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,137 miles
    Test number
    143658811674
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread cracking

  20. Pass34,051 miles (+8,728)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,051 miles
    Test number
    308541715101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,323 miles (+3,650)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,323 miles
    Test number
    578702614169
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  22. Pass21,673 miles (+3,188)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    21,673 miles
    Test number
    246992113175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,485 miles
    Test number
    277742782000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL09 ETA

Does LL09 ETA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL09 ETA is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL09 ETA?
The MOT on LL09 ETA is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL09 ETA done?
LL09 ETA was recorded at 82,916 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 4,581 miles a year.
Has LL09 ETA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 ETA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LL09 ETA 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 LL09 ETA find?
LL09 ETA passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, and 3 more.

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