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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

LM59 WBLMOT history

LM59 WBL is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 59,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

LM59 WBL blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
59,673 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM59 WBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM59 WBL was last recorded at 59,673 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 11,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,803 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,870 miles
Average per year
3,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,673 miles
  • 2025 – 47,803 miles
  • 2024 – 41,750 miles
  • 2023 – 41,050 miles
  • 2022 – 39,934 miles
  • 2021 – 38,698 miles
  • 2020 – 38,079 miles
  • 2019 – 37,412 miles
  • 2018 – 36,300 miles
  • 2017 – 34,755 miles
  • 2016 – 33,666 miles
  • 2015 – 31,735 miles
  • 2014 – 29,242 miles
  • 2013 – 23,973 miles
  • 2012 – 16,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,673 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,673 miles (+11,870)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    59,673 miles
    Test number
    659474333938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass47,803 miles (+6,053)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    47,803 miles
    Test number
    505959072842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Pass41,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    41,750 miles
    Test number
    545841435230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail41,750 miles (+16)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,750 miles
    Test number
    356948115114
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail41,734 miles (+684)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,734 miles
    Test number
    488772909370
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass41,050 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    41,050 miles
    Test number
    188039019605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear axle

  7. Fail41,050 miles (+1,116)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,050 miles
    Test number
    584070529833
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear axle

  8. Pass39,934 miles (+137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    39,934 miles
    Test number
    399473989180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail39,797 miles (+1,099)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,797 miles
    Test number
    690029602028
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass38,698 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    38,698 miles
    Test number
    376197220456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system

  11. Fail38,698 miles (+619)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,698 miles
    Test number
    638508441175
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system

  12. Pass38,079 miles (+667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,079 miles
    Test number
    999977853422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle, Rear shocks, Front Suspension arms.

  13. Pass37,412 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,412 miles
    Test number
    962019503751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle, Front lower arms, Rear shocks.

  14. Fail37,412 miles (+1,112)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,412 miles
    Test number
    626712988117
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle, Front lower arms, Rear shocks.

  15. Pass36,300 miles (+1,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    36,300 miles
    Test number
    843941063617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle, Rear shocks.

  16. Pass34,755 miles (+1,089)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,755 miles
    Test number
    935276761563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished / cracked sidewalls
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished / cracked sidewalls
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perished / cracked sidewalls
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished / cracked sidewalls
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle

  17. Pass33,666 miles (+1,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,666 miles
    Test number
    300351564902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres side walls badly perished and cracked

  18. Pass31,735 miles (+2,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    31,735 miles
    Test number
    602931348497
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion; Exhaust

  19. Pass29,242 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,242 miles
    Test number
    278999084220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust tailbox corroded

  20. Fail29,242 miles (+5,269)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,242 miles
    Test number
    808839184236
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust tailbox corroded

  21. Pass23,973 miles (+7,589)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    23,973 miles
    Test number
    387522793282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    16,384 miles
    Test number
    378309822305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM59 WBL

Does LM59 WBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM59 WBL is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM59 WBL?
The MOT on LM59 WBL is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM59 WBL done?
LM59 WBL was recorded at 59,673 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 3,157 miles a year.
Has LM59 WBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM59 WBL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LM59 WBL 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 LM59 WBL find?
LM59 WBL passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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