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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,299 cc

LS08 TAVMOT history

LS08 TAV is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 75,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2022.

LS08 TAV blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2023
Mileage
75,613 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 TAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 TAV was last recorded at 75,613 miles on 17 Oct 2022, 15,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,340 miles · 5 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
15,273 miles
Average per year
5,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 75,613 miles
  • 2021 – 60,340 miles
  • 2020 – 59,550 miles
  • 2019 – 58,232 miles
  • 2018 – 56,525 miles
  • 2017 – 54,364 miles
  • 2016 – 51,952 miles
  • 2015 – 49,256 miles
  • 2014 – 46,416 miles
  • 2013 – 41,033 miles
  • 2012 – 30,349 miles
  • 2011 – 14,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,613 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,613 miles (+15,273)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,613 miles
    Test number
    475870758625
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass60,340 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,340 miles
    Test number
    772874948576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail60,339 miles (+789)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,339 miles
    Test number
    101103144607
    • MajorNearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass59,550 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,550 miles
    Test number
    505826662101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,232 miles
    Test number
    834676163589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,232 miles (+1,707)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,232 miles
    Test number
    908524200185
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass56,525 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,525 miles
    Test number
    670719886473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,364 miles
    Test number
    700467990763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,364 miles (+2,412)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,364 miles
    Test number
    431384898439
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass51,952 miles (+2,696)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    51,952 miles
    Test number
    277134734600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner edge wearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre ageing

  11. Pass49,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,256 miles
    Test number
    818387265158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail49,256 miles (+2,840)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,256 miles
    Test number
    936187465191
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass46,416 miles (+5,383)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,416 miles
    Test number
    559592084182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,033 miles (+10,684)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    41,033 miles
    Test number
    769654523344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    30,349 miles
    Test number
    897254062346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail30,349 miles (+13,072)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,349 miles
    Test number
    686699552390
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass17,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    17,277 miles
    Test number
    129421232471
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail17,277 miles (+2,612)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,277 miles
    Test number
    446651632007
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass14,665 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    14,665 miles
    Test number
    857167381022
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

Questions about LS08 TAV

Does LS08 TAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS08 TAV expired on 16 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS08 TAV?
The MOT on LS08 TAV expired on 16 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS08 TAV done?
LS08 TAV was recorded at 75,613 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2022, an average of 5,274 miles a year.
Has LS08 TAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 TAV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LS08 TAV 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 LS08 TAV find?
LS08 TAV passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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