London Taxis INT TX4
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc
LS09 PKAMOT history
LS09 PKA is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 8 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 311,031 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 311,031 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 19,574 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS09 PKA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- London Taxis INT
- Model
- TX4
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,486 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 8 May 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS09 PKA was last recorded at 311,031 miles on 26 Oct 2022, 7,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 May 2014: 159,483 miles, lower than 206,524 miles on 10 May 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 303,781 miles · 11 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7,250 miles
- Average per year
- 19,574 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 311,031 miles
- 2021 – 292,846 miles
- 2020 – 280,408 miles
- 2019 – 275,233 miles
- 2018 – 259,993 miles
- 2017 – 232,803 miles
- 2016 – 224,518 miles
- 2015 – 202,574 miles
- 2014 – 159,483 miles
- 2013 – 144,924 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass311,031 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 9 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass311,031 miles (+7,250)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 311,031 miles
- Test number
- 126638531971
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass303,781 miles (+10,935)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 303,781 miles
- Test number
- 101641527704
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass292,846 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 292,846 miles
- Test number
- 523351754689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail292,846 miles (+5,650)5 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 292,846 miles
- Test number
- 461443473310
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth Rear Bump Stop Deteriorated.
- AdvisoryFront Power steering ram components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Pass287,196 miles (+6,788)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2022
- Odometer
- 287,196 miles
- Test number
- 331622224397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass280,408 miles (+5,175)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 280,408 miles
- Test number
- 985322802359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass275,233 miles (+6,841)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 275,233 miles
- Test number
- 772600023573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass268,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2020
- Odometer
- 268,392 miles
- Test number
- 357493541346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail268,392 miles (+8,399)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 268,392 miles
- Test number
- 716874075834
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission Gearbox cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Chassis x2 clips (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light not working
Pass259,993 miles (+6,991)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 259,993 miles
- Test number
- 378043042333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass253,002 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 253,002 miles
- Test number
- 606964298365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail253,002 miles (+3,974)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,002 miles
- Test number
- 638092078056
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Boot/wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass249,028 miles (+16,225)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 249,028 miles
- Test number
- 454254934563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass232,803 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 232,803 miles
- Test number
- 314631545721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail232,803 miles (+8,285)8 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,803 miles
- Test number
- 528060761533
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureBrake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak gearbox cooler pipe and steering
- AdvisoryO\s\r bump stop damaged
Pass224,518 miles (+11,597)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 224,518 miles
- Test number
- 639461615959
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass212,921 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 212,921 miles
- Test number
- 339882695148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail212,921 miles (+10,347)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,921 miles
- Test number
- 520121210569
- FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass202,574 miles (+11,759)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 202,574 miles
- Test number
- 246884895008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass190,815 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 190,815 miles
- Test number
- 845941035171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail190,814 miles (+31,331)11 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,814 miles
- Test number
- 445989625143
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass159,483 miles (-47,041)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2015
- Odometer
- 159,483 miles
- Test number
- 905952734152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail206,524 miles (+61,600)8 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,524 miles
- Test number
- 365580634176
- FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass144,924 miles (+19,160)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 144,924 miles
- Test number
- 695479323332
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass125,764 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2014
- Odometer
- 125,764 miles
- Test number
- 796089023185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS09 PKA
- Does LS09 PKA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS09 PKA expired on 25 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS09 PKA?
- The MOT on LS09 PKA expired on 25 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS09 PKA done?
- LS09 PKA was recorded at 311,031 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2022, an average of 19,574 miles a year.
- Has LS09 PKA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS09 PKA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on LS09 PKA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS09 PKA find?
- LS09 PKA passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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