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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,299 cc

LO08 FTDMOT history

LO08 FTD is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 40,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

LO08 FTD blue 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
40,309 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 FTD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 FTD was last recorded at 40,309 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,308 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,309 miles
  • 2025 – 40,041 miles
  • 2024 – 39,816 miles
  • 2023 – 39,491 miles
  • 2022 – 38,945 miles
  • 2021 – 38,459 miles
  • 2020 – 38,040 miles
  • 2019 – 37,351 miles
  • 2018 – 36,441 miles
  • 2017 – 35,681 miles
  • 2016 – 32,835 miles
  • 2012 – 28,750 miles
  • 2011 – 22,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,309 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,309 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    40,309 miles
    Test number
    755150360826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail40,308 miles (+267)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,308 miles
    Test number
    753318849880
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Pass40,041 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    40,041 miles
    Test number
    598247007282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail40,041 miles (+225)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,041 miles
    Test number
    970489749481
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass39,816 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    39,816 miles
    Test number
    778889616785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    39,491 miles
    Test number
    140556054749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail39,491 miles (+546)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,491 miles
    Test number
    218348361204
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass38,945 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    38,945 miles
    Test number
    500854100386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    38,459 miles
    Test number
    777974545629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,459 miles (+419)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,459 miles
    Test number
    414602623512
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass38,040 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    38,040 miles
    Test number
    490766930156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,351 miles
    Test number
    902248817164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail37,351 miles (+910)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,351 miles
    Test number
    264983362454
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass36,441 miles (+760)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,441 miles
    Test number
    697793698051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,681 miles (+2,846)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,681 miles
    Test number
    934587164005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,835 miles (+4,085)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,835 miles
    Test number
    157007001137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,750 miles (+6,709)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    28,750 miles
    Test number
    985721772152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,041 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,041 miles
    Test number
    616326281197
    • NoteO/s/f seat tilt handle missing

Questions about LO08 FTD

Does LO08 FTD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 FTD is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 FTD?
The MOT on LO08 FTD 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 LO08 FTD done?
LO08 FTD was recorded at 40,309 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 1,234 miles a year.
Has LO08 FTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 FTD has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 FTD 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 LO08 FTD find?
LO08 FTD passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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