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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,599 cc

LS55 YSTMOT history

LS55 YST is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 1 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 90,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2023.

LS55 YST red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2024
Mileage
90,455 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2023
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YST
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 YST was last recorded at 90,455 miles on 25 Sept 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,455 miles · 7 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 90,455 miles
  • 2021 – 87,810 miles
  • 2018 – 80,603 miles
  • 2017 – 68,269 miles
  • 2016 – 57,247 miles
  • 2015 – 56,044 miles
  • 2014 – 48,592 miles
  • 2012 – 40,515 miles
  • 2010 – 34,096 miles
  • 2009 – 29,011 miles
  • 2008 – 24,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,455 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front subframe mounts corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,455 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    90,455 miles
    Test number
    834581303405
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail90,455 miles (+2)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,455 miles
    Test number
    595446813892
    • DangerousOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed vehicle engine cut out and will not restart (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame mountings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail90,453 miles (+2,643)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,453 miles
    Test number
    155974240856
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine miss firing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,810 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,810 miles
    Test number
    865813445961
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Fail87,805 miles (+7,202)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,805 miles
    Test number
    901334991427
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Pass80,603 miles (+12,334)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    80,603 miles
    Test number
    449961415247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis legs by sub-frame mounts
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside tyre outer sidewalls front & rear

  7. Pass68,269 miles (+11,022)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,269 miles
    Test number
    761045054833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,247 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,247 miles
    Test number
    645155463313
    • AdvisoryFront subframe mounts corroding

  9. Fail57,237 miles (+1,193)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,237 miles
    Test number
    696275732494
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront subframe mounts corroding

  10. Pass56,044 miles (+7,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,044 miles
    Test number
    510594838111
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of n/s and o/s front inners (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in lower steering coupling

  11. Pass48,592 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,592 miles
    Test number
    895130554008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,590 miles (+8,075)3 dangerous11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,590 miles
    Test number
    418496144090
    • DangerousDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass40,515 miles (+3,186)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,515 miles
    Test number
    285905452365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,329 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,329 miles
    Test number
    985974402013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteR/n/s tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  15. Fail37,328 miles (+3,232)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,328 miles
    Test number
    348064102099
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteR/n/s tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  16. Pass34,096 miles (+5,085)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,096 miles
    Test number
    954735350302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,011 miles (+4,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,011 miles
    Test number
    871537659393
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass24,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,173 miles
    Test number
    350915668364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,173 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,173 miles
    Test number
    233644368360
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre scrubbing on outer edges

Questions about LS55 YST

Does LS55 YST currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 YST expired on 24 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YST?
The MOT on LS55 YST expired on 24 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 YST done?
LS55 YST was recorded at 90,455 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2023, an average of 4,497 miles a year.
Has LS55 YST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YST has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 YST 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 LS55 YST find?
LS55 YST passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front subframe mounting repair covered in underseal; nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 5 more.

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