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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

LR09 KXUMOT history

LR09 KXU is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 4 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 71,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

LR09 KXU silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
71,836 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 KXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 KXU was last recorded at 71,836 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 3,427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,409 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,427 miles
Average per year
3,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,836 miles
  • 2024 – 68,409 miles
  • 2023 – 65,821 miles
  • 2022 – 65,333 miles
  • 2021 – 58,580 miles
  • 2020 – 56,707 miles
  • 2019 – 55,110 miles
  • 2018 – 51,188 miles
  • 2017 – 47,096 miles
  • 2016 – 43,817 miles
  • 2015 – 41,106 miles
  • 2014 – 36,339 miles
  • 2013 – 28,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,836 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,836 miles (+3,427)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    71,836 miles
    Test number
    460508211250
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass68,409 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,409 miles
    Test number
    539159567066
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front fog lamp not working
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail68,409 miles (+2,588)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,409 miles
    Test number
    866395395482
    • MajorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front fog lamp not working
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass65,821 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    65,821 miles
    Test number
    738701752556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. Fail65,821 miles (+488)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,821 miles
    Test number
    145562628931
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Pass65,333 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,333 miles
    Test number
    631853314008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail65,317 miles (+110)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,317 miles
    Test number
    920131139050
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop loose
  8. Pass65,207 miles (+6,627)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,207 miles
    Test number
    406852399273
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess fixing point not attached (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside lower fixing loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass58,580 miles (+1,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    58,580 miles
    Test number
    832844631979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass56,707 miles (+1,597)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    56,707 miles
    Test number
    897338532736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,110 miles (+3,922)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,110 miles
    Test number
    361011341235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass51,188 miles (+4,092)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,188 miles
    Test number
    425051046256
    • AdvisoryN/S drive shaft seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre wearing slightly on outer edge
  13. Pass47,096 miles (+3,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,096 miles
    Test number
    537686543243
    • AdvisoryN/S drive shaft seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass43,817 miles (+2,711)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,817 miles
    Test number
    833235734390
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corodded
  15. Pass41,106 miles (+4,767)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,106 miles
    Test number
    957777975014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteN/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
    • NoteRear box deteriorated
  16. Pass36,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,339 miles
    Test number
    729769774017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,339 miles (+7,576)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,339 miles
    Test number
    365769374019
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  18. Pass28,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    28,763 miles
    Test number
    785001653025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,763 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,763 miles
    Test number
    176500553057
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR09 KXU

Does LR09 KXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 KXU is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR09 KXU?
The MOT on LR09 KXU is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 KXU done?
LR09 KXU was recorded at 71,836 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 3,397 miles a year.
Has LR09 KXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 KXU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 KXU 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 KXU find?
LR09 KXU passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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