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Ford KA

Maroon · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

LR09 KUTMOT history

LR09 KUT is a maroon petrol Ford KA first used on 1 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 163,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LR09 KUT maroon Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
163,002 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 KUT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 KUT was last recorded at 163,002 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,994 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
9,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,002 miles
  • 2024 – 153,580 miles
  • 2023 – 147,682 miles
  • 2022 – 138,028 miles
  • 2021 – 130,523 miles
  • 2020 – 120,095 miles
  • 2019 – 105,079 miles
  • 2018 – 93,084 miles
  • 2017 – 84,353 miles
  • 2016 – 74,727 miles
  • 2015 – 64,521 miles
  • 2014 – 54,163 miles
  • 2013 – 42,727 miles
  • 2012 – 30,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,002 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryLower scuttle panel corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Scuttle panel corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,002 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    163,002 miles
    Test number
    743518424141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower scuttle panel corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail162,994 miles (+9,414)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,994 miles
    Test number
    872261969022
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower scuttle panel corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass153,580 miles (+9)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    153,580 miles
    Test number
    833497335902
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Scuttle panel corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail153,571 miles (+5,889)3 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,571 miles
    Test number
    881705237915
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Scuttle panel corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass147,682 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    147,682 miles
    Test number
    233324152571
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle has heavy surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible section in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition

  6. Fail147,682 miles (+9,654)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,682 miles
    Test number
    996756070182
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle has heavy surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible section in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition

  7. Pass138,028 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    138,028 miles
    Test number
    662604663694
    • AdvisoryFront Non structural scuttle panel badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close to limit and badly worn on edges (non primary tread) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  8. Fail138,028 miles (+7,505)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,028 miles
    Test number
    727315677898
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Non structural scuttle panel badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close to limit and badly worn on edges (non primary tread) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  9. Pass130,523 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,523 miles
    Test number
    803198199888
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working one of multiple third brake light bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer and centre section corroding
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high

  10. Fail130,523 miles (+10,428)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,523 miles
    Test number
    514823778818
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working one of multiple third brake light bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer and centre section corroding
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high

  11. Pass120,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,095 miles
    Test number
    284788795082
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition
    • AdvisoryO/S and N/S front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

  12. Fail120,095 miles (+5,020)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,095 miles
    Test number
    907067313190
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition
    • AdvisoryO/S and N/S front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

  13. Pass115,075 miles (+9,996)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    115,075 miles
    Test number
    399258103260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass105,079 miles (+11,995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    105,079 miles
    Test number
    822646084996
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

  15. Pass93,084 miles (+8,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,084 miles
    Test number
    594264766119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass84,353 miles (+9,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,353 miles
    Test number
    941334717427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass74,727 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,727 miles
    Test number
    185575530704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear box of exhaust outer skin corroded

  18. Fail74,727 miles (+10,206)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,727 miles
    Test number
    559596540066
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear box of exhaust outer skin corroded

  19. Fail64,521 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,521 miles
    Test number
    188057285428
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass64,521 miles (+10,358)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,521 miles
    Test number
    759117185048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,163 miles (+11,436)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,163 miles
    Test number
    676328884079
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass42,727 miles (+12,261)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,727 miles
    Test number
    117149683075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,466 miles
    Test number
    198160692037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR09 KUT

Does LR09 KUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 KUT is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR09 KUT?
The MOT on LR09 KUT is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 KUT done?
LR09 KUT was recorded at 163,002 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 9,688 miles a year.
Has LR09 KUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 KUT has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 KUT 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 KUT find?
LR09 KUT passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; lower scuttle panel corroded; nearside front outer sill corroded, and 4 more.

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