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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

LS09 SWXMOT history

LS09 SWX is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 27 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 68,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

LS09 SWX white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
68,301 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 SWX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 SWX was last recorded at 68,301 miles on 22 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,301 miles · 21 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,301 miles
  • 2025 – 68,164 miles
  • 2024 – 67,945 miles
  • 2023 – 66,412 miles
  • 2022 – 64,613 miles
  • 2021 – 59,919 miles
  • 2020 – 56,093 miles
  • 2019 – 52,211 miles
  • 2018 – 45,833 miles
  • 2017 – 40,329 miles
  • 2016 – 35,441 miles
  • 2015 – 27,634 miles
  • 2014 – 22,367 miles
  • 2013 – 17,813 miles
  • 2012 – 14,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,301 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,301 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    68,301 miles
    Test number
    810373059950
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear 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))
  2. Fail68,301 miles (+137)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,301 miles
    Test number
    869981302590
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear 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))
  3. Pass68,164 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    68,164 miles
    Test number
    634382163172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear 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))
  4. Fail68,164 miles (+219)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,164 miles
    Test number
    959199993845
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear 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))
  5. Pass67,945 miles (+1,533)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    67,945 miles
    Test number
    621504510479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass66,412 miles (+1,799)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    66,412 miles
    Test number
    735271535219
    • DangerousOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass64,613 miles (+4,694)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    64,613 miles
    Test number
    640033588874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  8. Pass59,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2022
    Odometer
    59,919 miles
    Test number
    699534739049
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail59,919 miles (+3,826)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,919 miles
    Test number
    999268064720
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass56,093 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    56,093 miles
    Test number
    362371488697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Fail56,093 miles (+3,882)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,093 miles
    Test number
    527375545108
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  12. Pass52,211 miles (+6,378)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    52,211 miles
    Test number
    158823680665
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  13. Pass45,833 miles (+5,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    45,833 miles
    Test number
    151547312463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  14. Pass40,329 miles (+4,888)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,329 miles
    Test number
    754709131285
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass35,441 miles (+7,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,441 miles
    Test number
    887849294838
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to perish
  16. Pass27,634 miles (+5,267)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    27,634 miles
    Test number
    527819245162
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
  17. Pass22,367 miles (+4,554)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    22,367 miles
    Test number
    619992544175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,813 miles (+3,504)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    17,813 miles
    Test number
    608975633100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,309 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    14,309 miles
    Test number
    138042642130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS09 SWX

Does LS09 SWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 SWX is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 SWX?
The MOT on LS09 SWX is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 SWX done?
LS09 SWX was recorded at 68,301 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 3,856 miles a year.
Has LS09 SWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 SWX has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 SWX 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 LS09 SWX find?
LS09 SWX passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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