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Ford KA

Yellow · Petrol · 2008 · 1,297 cc

LR08 LGUMOT history

LR08 LGU is a yellow petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 38,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2024.

LR08 LGU yellow Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2025
Mileage
38,717 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 LGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,297 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 LGU was last recorded at 38,717 miles on 8 Jul 2024, 144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,573 miles · 12 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
144 miles
Average per year
2,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 38,717 miles
  • 2022 – 38,573 miles
  • 2020 – 36,120 miles
  • 2019 – 34,103 miles
  • 2018 – 31,805 miles
  • 2017 – 29,219 miles
  • 2016 – 27,022 miles
  • 2015 – 24,028 miles
  • 2014 – 21,752 miles
  • 2013 – 18,762 miles
  • 2012 – 16,433 miles
  • 2011 – 9,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,717 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.

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back panel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,717 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    38,717 miles
    Test number
    556650060076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,573 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    38,573 miles
    Test number
    682707972677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,236 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    37,236 miles
    Test number
    528454635572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    36,120 miles
    Test number
    847299808210
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Fail36,120 miles (+2,017)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,120 miles
    Test number
    494992844133
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass34,103 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,103 miles
    Test number
    410422503876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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. Fail34,103 miles (+2,298)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,103 miles
    Test number
    766668592371
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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. Pass31,805 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    31,805 miles
    Test number
    529054196922
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem perrished
  9. Fail31,804 miles (+2,585)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,804 miles
    Test number
    348001516042
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem perrished
  10. Pass29,219 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    29,219 miles
    Test number
    783224848712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,022 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    27,022 miles
    Test number
    176112118095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail26,956 miles (+2,928)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,956 miles
    Test number
    770850968156
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracked at base of valve (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush pulling out (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush pulling out (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass24,028 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    24,028 miles
    Test number
    740949945795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,752 miles (+2,990)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    21,752 miles
    Test number
    865891784262
    • 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)
    • NoteOsf tyre starting to crack/perish
  15. Pass18,762 miles (+2,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    18,762 miles
    Test number
    988432183215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass16,433 miles (+4,419)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    16,433 miles
    Test number
    989035382256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    12,014 miles
    Test number
    237789382067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail12,014 miles (+2,605)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,014 miles
    Test number
    668069182082
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  19. Pass9,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    9,409 miles
    Test number
    559050791014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 LGU

Does LR08 LGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 LGU expired on 7 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 LGU?
The MOT on LR08 LGU expired on 7 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 LGU done?
LR08 LGU was recorded at 38,717 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2024, an average of 2,208 miles a year.
Has LR08 LGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 LGU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LR08 LGU 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 LR08 LGU find?
LR08 LGU passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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