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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,299 cc

LL57 FRDMOT history

LL57 FRD is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 20 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 40,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

LL57 FRD black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
40,517 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL57 FRD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL57 FRD was last recorded at 40,517 miles on 1 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,517 miles · 29 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,517 miles
  • 2025 – 38,975 miles
  • 2024 – 36,474 miles
  • 2023 – 35,211 miles
  • 2022 – 34,349 miles
  • 2020 – 32,942 miles
  • 2019 – 29,751 miles
  • 2018 – 27,031 miles
  • 2017 – 24,876 miles
  • 2016 – 22,184 miles
  • 2015 – 19,321 miles
  • 2014 – 16,526 miles
  • 2013 – 14,455 miles
  • 2012 – 11,763 miles
  • 2011 – 8,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,517 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    40,517 miles
    Test number
    423661522717
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail40,517 miles (+1,542)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,517 miles
    Test number
    113964579201
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass38,975 miles (+2,501)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    38,975 miles
    Test number
    411760893782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,474 miles (+1,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    36,474 miles
    Test number
    303379771945
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass35,211 miles (+862)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    35,211 miles
    Test number
    545562931224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    34,349 miles
    Test number
    848921814294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail34,349 miles (+1,407)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,349 miles
    Test number
    163303977476
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass32,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    32,942 miles
    Test number
    433571467101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail32,942 miles (+3,191)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,942 miles
    Test number
    250683953511
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass29,751 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,751 miles
    Test number
    700732166101
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mounts have play
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre outer wall damaged 165/60R14
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  11. Fail29,751 miles (+2,720)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,751 miles
    Test number
    136991035289
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mounts have play
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre outer wall damaged 165/60R14
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  12. Pass27,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    27,031 miles
    Test number
    412842543337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail27,031 miles (+2,155)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,031 miles
    Test number
    426504903847
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass24,876 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    24,876 miles
    Test number
    611572857585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    22,184 miles
    Test number
    461964620321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail22,184 miles (+2,863)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,184 miles
    Test number
    197731380122
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass19,321 miles (+2,795)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    19,321 miles
    Test number
    108578995431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,526 miles (+2,071)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    16,526 miles
    Test number
    857645364097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    14,455 miles
    Test number
    285602353022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail14,455 miles (+2,692)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,455 miles
    Test number
    167652753095
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

  21. Pass11,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    11,763 miles
    Test number
    526093052091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail11,763 miles (+3,684)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,763 miles
    Test number
    378633752042
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass8,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    8,079 miles
    Test number
    159242251478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail8,079 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,079 miles
    Test number
    498342851039
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LL57 FRD

Does LL57 FRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL57 FRD is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL57 FRD?
The MOT on LL57 FRD is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL57 FRD done?
LL57 FRD was recorded at 40,517 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 2,136 miles a year.
Has LL57 FRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL57 FRD has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LL57 FRD 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 LL57 FRD find?
LL57 FRD passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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