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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

LR09 EKUMOT history

LR09 EKU is a black diesel Ford Fiesta first used on 21 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 165,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

LR09 EKU black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
165,036 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 EKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 EKU was last recorded at 165,036 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 2,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,386 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,650 miles
Average per year
7,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,036 miles
  • 2025 – 162,386 miles
  • 2024 – 162,000 miles
  • 2023 – 157,043 miles
  • 2022 – 150,669 miles
  • 2021 – 144,552 miles
  • 2020 – 135,717 miles
  • 2019 – 127,645 miles
  • 2018 – 118,361 miles
  • 2017 – 111,295 miles
  • 2016 – 103,293 miles
  • 2015 – 94,737 miles
  • 2014 – 86,264 miles
  • 2013 – 68,000 miles
  • 2012 – 49,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,036 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Knock from steering rack assembly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,036 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    165,036 miles
    Test number
    305506863804
    • AdvisoryNearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail163,035 miles (+649)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,035 miles
    Test number
    187308953390
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,386 miles (+386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    162,386 miles
    Test number
    422980641109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  4. Pass162,000 miles (+4,957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    162,000 miles
    Test number
    877890189124
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass157,043 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    157,043 miles
    Test number
    717374480742
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail157,043 miles (+6,374)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,043 miles
    Test number
    480790225104
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass150,669 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    150,669 miles
    Test number
    321595695100
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn

  8. Fail150,669 miles (+6,117)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,669 miles
    Test number
    293119818936
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn

  9. Pass144,552 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    144,552 miles
    Test number
    212161585524
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryKnock from steering rack assembly

  10. Fail144,551 miles (+8,834)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,551 miles
    Test number
    607393314617
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryKnock from steering rack assembly

  11. Pass135,717 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    135,717 miles
    Test number
    421743983472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail135,716 miles (+8,071)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,716 miles
    Test number
    847923298961
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass127,645 miles (+9,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    127,645 miles
    Test number
    300396872040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass118,361 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    118,361 miles
    Test number
    746543170546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail118,304 miles (+7,009)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,304 miles
    Test number
    617529543051
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass111,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,295 miles
    Test number
    330961297583
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin deteriated

  17. Fail111,295 miles (+8,002)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,295 miles
    Test number
    664963580331
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin deteriated

  18. Pass103,293 miles (+8,556)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,293 miles
    Test number
    307724522282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,737 miles (+8,473)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,737 miles
    Test number
    239368815472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,264 miles (+18,264)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    86,264 miles
    Test number
    479372414188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,000 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,000 miles
    Test number
    176603613120
    • NoteRear brake imbalance 33%
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield loose

  22. Fail67,999 miles (+18,227)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,999 miles
    Test number
    115252213158
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear brake imbalance 33%
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield loose

  23. Pass49,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,772 miles
    Test number
    278024112403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,769 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,769 miles
    Test number
    775664012101
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR09 EKU

Does LR09 EKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 EKU is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 EKU?
The MOT on LR09 EKU is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 EKU done?
LR09 EKU was recorded at 165,036 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 7,956 miles a year.
Has LR09 EKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 EKU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 EKU 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 LR09 EKU find?
LR09 EKU passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside engine mounting damaged but not to excess; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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