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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

LS59 OBOMOT history

LS59 OBO is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 68,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

LS59 OBO red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
68,289 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 OBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 OBO was last recorded at 68,289 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 2,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,151 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,138 miles
Average per year
4,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,289 miles
  • 2025 – 66,151 miles
  • 2024 – 56,935 miles
  • 2023 – 44,973 miles
  • 2022 – 40,691 miles
  • 2021 – 36,419 miles
  • 2020 – 34,576 miles
  • 2019 – 32,071 miles
  • 2018 – 26,644 miles
  • 2017 – 20,068 miles
  • 2016 – 15,340 miles
  • 2015 – 13,795 miles
  • 2014 – 12,563 miles
  • 2013 – 9,629 miles
  • 2012 – 8,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,289 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass68,289 miles (+2,138)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    68,289 miles
    Test number
    896275494727
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass66,151 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    66,151 miles
    Test number
    761135299582
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail66,151 miles (+9,216)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,151 miles
    Test number
    997801914532
    • DangerousFront Brake prescribed area is inadequately repaired and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii))
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass56,935 miles (+11,962)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    56,935 miles
    Test number
    121153904796
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass44,973 miles (+195)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    44,973 miles
    Test number
    807053921762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust rear muffler outer skin has corroded. Not leaking

  6. Fail44,778 miles (+4,087)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,778 miles
    Test number
    723536194246
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust rear muffler outer skin has corroded. Not leaking

  7. Pass40,691 miles (+4,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    40,691 miles
    Test number
    139562486293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 inner edge very slight (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass36,419 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    36,419 miles
    Test number
    909689086687
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing corroded

  9. Fail36,367 miles (+1,791)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,367 miles
    Test number
    647180133199
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing corroded

  10. Pass34,576 miles (+2,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    34,576 miles
    Test number
    932711138089
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroding

  11. Pass32,071 miles (+5,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,071 miles
    Test number
    391860464625
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroding

  12. Pass26,644 miles (+6,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    26,644 miles
    Test number
    254675487347
    • AdvisorySlight bind o/s/r wheel
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly smearing

  13. Pass20,068 miles (+4,728)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    20,068 miles
    Test number
    414077221053
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake has a slight bind
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre sidewalls perished
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  14. Pass15,340 miles (+1,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    15,340 miles
    Test number
    226553607617
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  15. Pass13,795 miles (+1,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    13,795 miles
    Test number
    214814719928
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perished

  16. Pass12,563 miles (+2,934)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    12,563 miles
    Test number
    606033474207
    • NoteFront and rear tyres perished

  17. Pass9,629 miles (+1,345)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    9,629 miles
    Test number
    115133373287
    • NoteAll tyres perished sidewalls

  18. Pass8,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    8,284 miles
    Test number
    597475572250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 OBO

Does LS59 OBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 OBO is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 OBO?
The MOT on LS59 OBO is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 OBO done?
LS59 OBO was recorded at 68,289 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 4,297 miles a year.
Has LS59 OBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 OBO has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 OBO 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 LS59 OBO find?
LS59 OBO passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s, and 6 more.

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