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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,299 cc

LR55 VKXMOT history

LR55 VKX is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2022 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 68,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2022.

LR55 VKX blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2022
Mileage
68,758 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR55 VKX was last recorded at 68,758 miles on 29 Jul 2022, 7,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jul 2015: 33,457 miles, lower than 33,547 miles on 2 Jul 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
61,212 miles · 2 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
7,546 miles
Average per year
4,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 68,758 miles
  • 2021 – 61,212 miles
  • 2020 – 53,917 miles
  • 2019 – 44,557 miles
  • 2018 – 41,992 miles
  • 2017 – 38,247 miles
  • 2016 – 33,817 miles
  • 2015 – 33,457 miles
  • 2014 – 30,898 miles
  • 2013 – 26,676 miles
  • 2012 – 21,832 miles
  • 2011 – 18,363 miles
  • 2010 – 14,357 miles
  • 2009 – 12,096 miles
  • 2008 – 10,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail68,758 miles
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Top mount bush slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail68,758 miles (+7,546)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,758 miles
    Test number
    894588834667
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass61,212 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    61,212 miles
    Test number
    228444612236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Top mount bush slight play

  3. Fail61,210 miles (+7,293)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,210 miles
    Test number
    531875857960
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Top mount bush slight play

  4. Pass53,917 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    53,917 miles
    Test number
    608684803883
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay missing
    • AdvisoryCentral Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Top mount slight play

  5. Fail53,917 miles (+9,360)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,917 miles
    Test number
    625923446393
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay missing
    • AdvisoryCentral Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Top mount slight play

  6. Pass44,557 miles (+2,565)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,557 miles
    Test number
    482012374407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,992 miles (+3,745)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    41,992 miles
    Test number
    703980827895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,247 miles (+4,430)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,247 miles
    Test number
    296178648070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,817 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    33,817 miles
    Test number
    570126570791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,457 miles (-90)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,457 miles
    Test number
    118194985176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,547 miles (+2,649)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,547 miles
    Test number
    999713785183
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass30,898 miles (+4,222)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    30,898 miles
    Test number
    949748184202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail26,676 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,676 miles
    Test number
    168529583267
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  14. Pass26,676 miles (+4,844)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    26,676 miles
    Test number
    395009283281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    21,832 miles
    Test number
    559720392253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail21,832 miles (+3,469)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,832 miles
    Test number
    768880492206
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass18,363 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    18,363 miles
    Test number
    389731291270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,357 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    14,357 miles
    Test number
    480444190233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    12,096 miles
    Test number
    303815999272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail12,096 miles (+2,062)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,096 miles
    Test number
    321075199447
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass10,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    10,034 miles
    Test number
    841117498258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 VKX

Does LR55 VKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VKX expired on 1 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VKX?
The MOT on LR55 VKX expired on 1 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VKX done?
LR55 VKX was recorded at 68,758 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2022, an average of 4,267 miles a year.
Has LR55 VKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VKX has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 VKX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 VKX find?
LR55 VKX failed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2022 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit; nearside front headlamp not working on dipped beam; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced, and 9 more.

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