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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,299 cc

LM52 LSYMOT history

LM52 LSY is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 13 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 59,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

LM52 LSY silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
59,052 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 LSY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 LSY was last recorded at 59,052 miles on 19 May 2026, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,937 miles · 12 May 2026
Between the last two tests
115 miles
Average per year
2,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,052 miles
  • 2025 – 46,616 miles
  • 2024 – 33,210 miles
  • 2023 – 32,779 miles
  • 2022 – 31,885 miles
  • 2021 – 29,134 miles
  • 2019 – 28,382 miles
  • 2018 – 24,675 miles
  • 2017 – 23,379 miles
  • 2016 – 22,161 miles
  • 2015 – 20,410 miles
  • 2014 – 16,911 miles
  • 2013 – 14,144 miles
  • 2012 – 9,440 miles
  • 2011 – 3,789 miles
  • 2010 – 3,612 miles
  • 2009 – 3,332 miles
  • 2008 – 3,015 miles
  • 2006 – 2,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,052 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER & OUTER FACES CORRODED - ONLY JUST PASSED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REARMOST BUSH UNBONDING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,052 miles (+115)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    59,052 miles
    Test number
    151331425861
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail58,937 miles (+12,321)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,937 miles
    Test number
    482125539931
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass46,616 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    46,616 miles
    Test number
    850750149971
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail46,616 miles (+13,406)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,616 miles
    Test number
    174308700606
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass33,210 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    33,210 miles
    Test number
    705015381507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,779 miles (+894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    32,779 miles
    Test number
    834280504495
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack, both ends. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass31,885 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    31,885 miles
    Test number
    368855355972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail31,864 miles (+2,730)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,864 miles
    Test number
    382502746908
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low.

  9. Pass29,134 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    29,134 miles
    Test number
    217959585627
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER & OUTER FACES CORRODED - ONLY JUST PASSED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REARMOST BUSH UNBONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp SLIGHTLY DIM IN OPERATION (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REARMOST BUSH UNBONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail29,134 miles (+752)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,134 miles
    Test number
    493123897422
    • MajorFront Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END NUTS HAVE NO LOCK PINS FITTED (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER & OUTER FACES CORRODED - ONLY JUST PASSED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REARMOST BUSH UNBONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp SLIGHTLY DIM IN OPERATION (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REARMOST BUSH UNBONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass28,382 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    28,382 miles
    Test number
    675716562801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,675 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    24,675 miles
    Test number
    695103759153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,379 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    23,379 miles
    Test number
    428594177968
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail23,377 miles (+1,216)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,377 miles
    Test number
    489372297641
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass22,161 miles (+1,751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    22,161 miles
    Test number
    275538059592
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth wipers deteriorated

  16. Pass20,410 miles (+3,499)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    20,410 miles
    Test number
    989306245101
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  17. Pass16,911 miles (+2,767)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    16,911 miles
    Test number
    258203024130
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass14,144 miles (+4,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    14,144 miles
    Test number
    518232303144
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass9,440 miles (+5,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    9,440 miles
    Test number
    295543392077
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass3,789 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    3,789 miles
    Test number
    407739021067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass3,612 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    3,612 miles
    Test number
    170286020406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass3,332 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    3,332 miles
    Test number
    180460929490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass3,015 miles (+390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    3,015 miles
    Test number
    201415418042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass2,625 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    2,625 miles
    Test number
    183311766345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass2,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    2,322 miles
    Test number
    320273026052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 LSY

Does LM52 LSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 LSY is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 LSY?
The MOT on LM52 LSY is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 LSY done?
LM52 LSY was recorded at 59,052 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 2,792 miles a year.
Has LM52 LSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 LSY has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 LSY 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 LM52 LSY find?
LM52 LSY passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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