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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

LS09 SZUMOT history

LS09 SZU is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 15 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 62,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

LS09 SZU blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
62,674 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 SZU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 SZU was last recorded at 62,674 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 2,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,277 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,397 miles
Average per year
3,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,674 miles
  • 2025 – 60,277 miles
  • 2024 – 53,409 miles
  • 2023 – 42,293 miles
  • 2022 – 39,029 miles
  • 2021 – 38,162 miles
  • 2020 – 35,816 miles
  • 2019 – 33,388 miles
  • 2018 – 26,130 miles
  • 2017 – 21,031 miles
  • 2016 – 19,426 miles
  • 2015 – 18,577 miles
  • 2014 – 18,051 miles
  • 2013 – 16,819 miles
  • 2012 – 14,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,674 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Significant play
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,674 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    62,674 miles
    Test number
    922280988639
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Significant play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail62,670 miles (+2,393)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,670 miles
    Test number
    502401164960
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175-65 R14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Significant play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass60,277 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    60,277 miles
    Test number
    102077641213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail60,274 miles (+6,865)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,274 miles
    Test number
    276058506164
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass53,409 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    53,409 miles
    Test number
    176636175040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail53,409 miles (+11,116)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,409 miles
    Test number
    376445309942
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass42,293 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    42,293 miles
    Test number
    947028406402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail42,293 miles (+3,264)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,293 miles
    Test number
    319090109107
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass39,029 miles (+867)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    39,029 miles
    Test number
    549857670768
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak N/S/F lower of radiator
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass38,162 miles (+2,346)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    38,162 miles
    Test number
    548687478449
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Slight coolant leak from n/s/f of lower of radiator
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  11. Pass35,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    35,816 miles
    Test number
    557975456520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,816 miles (+2,428)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,816 miles
    Test number
    297321562445
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Pass33,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    33,388 miles
    Test number
    158364328332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,388 miles (+7,258)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,388 miles
    Test number
    319581484692
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass26,130 miles (+5,099)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    26,130 miles
    Test number
    339735364164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,031 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    21,031 miles
    Test number
    536582161797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,426 miles (+849)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    19,426 miles
    Test number
    811698479106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,577 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    18,577 miles
    Test number
    219040845412
    • NoteNs front outer tyre wall badly perished
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorating

  19. Fail18,577 miles (+526)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,577 miles
    Test number
    689740745109
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNs front outer tyre wall badly perished
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorating

  20. Pass18,051 miles (+1,232)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    18,051 miles
    Test number
    529420254188
    • NoteNearside front outer tyre wall perished

  21. Pass16,819 miles (+2,710)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    16,819 miles
    Test number
    175919943129
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Pass14,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    14,109 miles
    Test number
    955713952150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 SZU

Does LS09 SZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 SZU is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 SZU?
The MOT on LS09 SZU is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 SZU done?
LS09 SZU was recorded at 62,674 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 3,546 miles a year.
Has LS09 SZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 SZU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 SZU 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 SZU find?
LS09 SZU passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s) significant play, and 2 more.

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