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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

LR59 LJZMOT history

LR59 LJZ is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 6 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 106,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LR59 LJZ silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,557 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 LJZ
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
6 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 LJZ was last recorded at 106,557 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 1,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,654 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,903 miles
Average per year
6,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,557 miles
  • 2025 – 104,654 miles
  • 2024 – 101,682 miles
  • 2023 – 97,801 miles
  • 2022 – 88,942 miles
  • 2021 – 72,893 miles
  • 2020 – 70,867 miles
  • 2019 – 64,423 miles
  • 2018 – 60,164 miles
  • 2017 – 54,322 miles
  • 2016 – 48,909 miles
  • 2015 – 46,997 miles
  • 2014 – 42,024 miles
  • 2013 – 30,796 miles
  • 2012 – 23,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,557 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded [All Four] (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil [Nearside & Offside] (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [Nearside & Offside] (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [Nearside & Offside] (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,557 miles (+1,903)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    106,557 miles
    Test number
    476507660302
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded [All Four] (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil [Nearside & Offside] (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [Nearside & Offside] (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [Nearside & Offside] (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass104,654 miles (+2,972)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    104,654 miles
    Test number
    246028627720
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass101,682 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,682 miles
    Test number
    324432113832
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail101,680 miles (+3,879)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,680 miles
    Test number
    777656587314
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass97,801 miles (+8,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,801 miles
    Test number
    414386727866
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

  6. Pass88,942 miles (+16,049)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,942 miles
    Test number
    722703254941
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever damaged
    • AdvisoryTop brake light not working

  7. Pass72,893 miles (+2,026)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,893 miles
    Test number
    371190431591
    • AdvisoryExhaust Back Box Deteriorated Outer Skin
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass70,867 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,867 miles
    Test number
    813167798251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,789 miles (+6,366)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,789 miles
    Test number
    314848804639
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake flexie slightly kinked.

  10. Pass64,423 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,423 miles
    Test number
    269148578310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail64,423 miles (+4,259)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,423 miles
    Test number
    349181195641
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass60,164 miles (+5,842)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,164 miles
    Test number
    924391758008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,322 miles (+5,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,322 miles
    Test number
    293406112392
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres valve deteriorated

  14. Pass48,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,909 miles
    Test number
    297002221869
    • AdvisoryNail n/s/f tyre.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded.

  15. Fail48,909 miles (+1,912)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,909 miles
    Test number
    101106049310
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNail n/s/f tyre.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded.

  16. Pass46,997 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,997 miles
    Test number
    966009165093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,995 miles (+4,971)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,995 miles
    Test number
    656185065028
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass42,024 miles (+11,228)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    42,024 miles
    Test number
    137057204391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracked on both inner and outer shoulders and outer sidewall scuffed

  19. Pass30,796 miles (+7,738)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,796 miles
    Test number
    467761863257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    23,058 miles
    Test number
    115124162261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR59 LJZ

Does LR59 LJZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 LJZ is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 LJZ?
The MOT on LR59 LJZ is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 LJZ done?
LR59 LJZ was recorded at 106,557 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 6,262 miles a year.
Has LR59 LJZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 LJZ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR59 LJZ 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 LR59 LJZ find?
LR59 LJZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded [all four]; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil [nearside & offside]; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [nearside & offside], and 3 more.

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