Ford KA
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,299 cc
LS08 TFAMOT history
LS08 TFA is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 74,362 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 74,362 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,370 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS08 TFA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- KA
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS08 TFA was last recorded at 74,362 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 7,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 66,596 miles · 1 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,766 miles
- Average per year
- 4,370 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 74,362 miles
- 2024 – 66,596 miles
- 2023 – 62,228 miles
- 2022 – 61,051 miles
- 2020 – 61,015 miles
- 2019 – 56,934 miles
- 2018 – 53,378 miles
- 2017 – 47,337 miles
- 2016 – 40,238 miles
- 2015 – 33,506 miles
- 2014 – 30,356 miles
- 2013 – 25,410 miles
- 2012 – 17,747 miles
- 2011 – 11,441 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,362 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 1 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,362 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 74,362 miles
- Test number
- 669084109654
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail74,362 miles (+7,766)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,362 miles
- Test number
- 174405093038
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass66,596 miles (+4,368)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 66,596 miles
- Test number
- 527260408550
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass62,228 miles (+1,177)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2024
- Odometer
- 62,228 miles
- Test number
- 517469943578
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle covered in underseal
Pass61,051 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 61,051 miles
- Test number
- 410561823347
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryComplete underneath of vehicle covered in underseal
Fail61,051 miles (+36)1 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,051 miles
- Test number
- 880695456120
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryComplete underneath of vehicle covered in underseal
Fail61,015 miles (+4,081)7 major1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,015 miles
- Test number
- 983710611303
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill & floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both offside & nearside inner wings/chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,934 miles (+3,556)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 56,934 miles
- Test number
- 178501710037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,378 miles (+6,041)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 53,378 miles
- Test number
- 756334135193
- AdvisoryFront tyres on limit
Pass47,337 miles (+7,099)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 47,337 miles
- Test number
- 886887718706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,238 miles (+6,732)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 40,238 miles
- Test number
- 414138422342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,506 miles (+3,150)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 33,506 miles
- Test number
- 828015675077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,356 miles (+4,946)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 30,356 miles
- Test number
- 138568494486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,410 miles (+7,663)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 25,410 miles
- Test number
- 137862193417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,747 miles (+6,306)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 17,747 miles
- Test number
- 665699672040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,441 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 11,441 miles
- Test number
- 109290061064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS08 TFA
- Does LS08 TFA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS08 TFA expired on 23 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS08 TFA?
- The MOT on LS08 TFA expired on 23 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS08 TFA done?
- LS08 TFA was recorded at 74,362 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 4,370 miles a year.
- Has LS08 TFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS08 TFA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS08 TFA 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 TFA find?
- LS08 TFA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 2 more.
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