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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,599 cc

LR05 LOWMOT history

LR05 LOW is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 5 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 42,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

LR05 LOW blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
42,324 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 LOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 LOW was last recorded at 42,324 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,681 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
643 miles
Average per year
1,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,324 miles
  • 2025 – 41,681 miles
  • 2024 – 40,782 miles
  • 2023 – 39,824 miles
  • 2022 – 38,853 miles
  • 2021 – 37,813 miles
  • 2020 – 37,083 miles
  • 2019 – 36,059 miles
  • 2018 – 34,984 miles
  • 2017 – 34,169 miles
  • 2016 – 33,225 miles
  • 2015 – 31,485 miles
  • 2014 – 29,543 miles
  • 2013 – 27,269 miles
  • 2012 – 25,586 miles
  • 2011 – 20,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,324 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear offside and nearside outer sills corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Underbody and various components covered in wax oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    42,324 miles
    Test number
    264638295241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail42,323 miles (+642)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,323 miles
    Test number
    907235773733
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S LOW (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass41,681 miles (+899)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    41,681 miles
    Test number
    631129672168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and various components covered in wax oil
  4. Pass40,782 miles (+958)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    40,782 miles
    Test number
    819644838090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body and various components covered in wax oil
  5. Pass39,824 miles (+971)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    39,824 miles
    Test number
    160074743930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and various components covered in wax oil
  6. Pass38,853 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    38,853 miles
    Test number
    970150321079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear offside and nearside outer sills corroded
  7. Fail38,849 miles (+1,036)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,849 miles
    Test number
    343070332731
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear offside and nearside outer sills corroded
  8. Pass37,813 miles (+730)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    37,813 miles
    Test number
    995500983295
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside, tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear offside and nearside outer sills corroded
  9. Pass37,083 miles (+1,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    37,083 miles
    Test number
    499522577648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass36,059 miles (+1,075)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,059 miles
    Test number
    547987788430
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  11. Pass34,984 miles (+815)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,984 miles
    Test number
    621014583002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear offside and nearside tread worn uneven on inner edges
  12. Pass34,169 miles (+944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,169 miles
    Test number
    938024348953
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn out of shape
  13. Pass33,225 miles (+1,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,225 miles
    Test number
    496127722918
    • AdvisoryRear tyres going out of shape
  14. Pass31,485 miles (+1,942)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,485 miles
    Test number
    489696925288
    • NoteBoth rear tyres out of shape and cracking
  15. Pass29,543 miles (+2,274)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,543 miles
    Test number
    478724724238
    • NoteO/s/r tyre going out of shape
  16. Fail27,269 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,269 miles
    Test number
    695473333216
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear tyres going out of shape
  17. Pass27,269 miles (+1,683)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,269 miles
    Test number
    878283033273
    • NoteRear tyres going out of shape
  18. Pass25,586 miles (+5,426)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,586 miles
    Test number
    237480632283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,160 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    20,160 miles
    Test number
    159392831272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR05 LOW

Does LR05 LOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 LOW is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 LOW?
The MOT on LR05 LOW is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 LOW done?
LR05 LOW was recorded at 42,324 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 1,472 miles a year.
Has LR05 LOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 LOW has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 LOW 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 LR05 LOW find?
LR05 LOW passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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