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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

LO09 WSZMOT history

LO09 WSZ is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 14 Aug 2009. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 110,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LO09 WSZ black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2026
Mileage
110,373 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO09 WSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LO09 WSZ was last recorded at 110,373 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 6,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,452 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,921 miles
Average per year
6,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,373 miles
  • 2025 – 103,452 miles
  • 2024 – 95,758 miles
  • 2023 – 88,900 miles
  • 2022 – 80,639 miles
  • 2020 – 77,526 miles
  • 2019 – 75,031 miles
  • 2018 – 68,982 miles
  • 2017 – 63,034 miles
  • 2016 – 56,053 miles
  • 2015 – 48,214 miles
  • 2014 – 41,088 miles
  • 2012 – 24,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail110,373 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail110,373 miles (+6,921)2 dangerous11 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,373 miles
    Test number
    297406372592
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,452 miles (+7,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    103,452 miles
    Test number
    698877327630
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass95,758 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    95,758 miles
    Test number
    984284907405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,754 miles (+6,854)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,754 miles
    Test number
    743409269899
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure headlight aim affected (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass88,900 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    88,900 miles
    Test number
    957657791097
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail88,897 miles (+8,258)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,897 miles
    Test number
    714974902443
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box/ Tail box joint. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass80,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,639 miles
    Test number
    490827440037
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake hose appears slightly twisted.

  8. Fail80,639 miles (+3,113)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,639 miles
    Test number
    178306784826
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centrebox/tailbox joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits See printout (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake hose appears slightly twisted.

  9. Pass77,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,526 miles
    Test number
    380351766106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,526 miles (+584)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,526 miles
    Test number
    428384156731
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass76,942 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,942 miles
    Test number
    303209426315
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail76,941 miles (+1,910)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,941 miles
    Test number
    839519360046
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass75,031 miles (+6,049)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    75,031 miles
    Test number
    157668495852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,982 miles (+5,948)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,982 miles
    Test number
    433555153211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,034 miles (+6,981)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,034 miles
    Test number
    292862651881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,053 miles (+7,839)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,053 miles
    Test number
    210706960379
    • AdvisoryHorn pitch slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel slightly binding

  17. Pass48,214 miles (+7,126)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,214 miles
    Test number
    268271665137
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty

  18. Pass41,088 miles (+17,068)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,088 miles
    Test number
    717371684138
    • NoteExhaust rear box rusty

  19. Pass24,020 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,020 miles
    Test number
    659757722253
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LO09 WSZ

Does LO09 WSZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO09 WSZ expired on 12 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO09 WSZ?
The MOT on LO09 WSZ expired on 12 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO09 WSZ done?
LO09 WSZ was recorded at 110,373 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 6,433 miles a year.
Has LO09 WSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO09 WSZ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LO09 WSZ 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 LO09 WSZ find?
LO09 WSZ failed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 11 major defects and 2 minor defects: offside front macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability corroded; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 12 more.

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