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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

LT09 UMYMOT history

LT09 UMY is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 10 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 77,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LT09 UMY silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
77,381 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT09 UMY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT09 UMY was last recorded at 77,381 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,910 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,471 miles
Average per year
4,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,381 miles
  • 2025 – 74,910 miles
  • 2024 – 71,633 miles
  • 2023 – 67,954 miles
  • 2022 – 63,330 miles
  • 2021 – 57,943 miles
  • 2020 – 53,408 miles
  • 2019 – 48,119 miles
  • 2018 – 42,039 miles
  • 2017 – 36,200 miles
  • 2016 – 30,668 miles
  • 2015 – 26,009 miles
  • 2014 – 22,161 miles
  • 2013 – 18,384 miles
  • 2012 – 14,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,381 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
  • 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))

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 Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear exhaust box corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides badly deteriorated .

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Borderline .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,381 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    77,381 miles
    Test number
    321066412559
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • 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))
  2. Fail77,380 miles (+2,470)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,380 miles
    Test number
    988025991001
    • MajorNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • 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))
  3. Pass74,910 miles (+3,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    74,910 miles
    Test number
    635021459423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass71,633 miles (+3,679)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,633 miles
    Test number
    745889700480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,954 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,954 miles
    Test number
    782518471063
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides badly deteriorated . (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Borderline . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides cable outers are broken . (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber almost split through and silencer badly corroded . (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside effort is much lower . 69% imbalance recorded ! (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail67,952 miles (+4,622)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,952 miles
    Test number
    484165016960
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides badly deteriorated . (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Borderline . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides cable outers are broken . (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber almost split through and silencer badly corroded . (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside effort is much lower . 69% imbalance recorded ! (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass63,330 miles (+5,387)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,330 miles
    Test number
    372554365271
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Borderline . (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides cable outers broken . (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer clamp corroded , rear rubber half broken , rear silencer corroded badly . (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass57,943 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,943 miles
    Test number
    391801016656
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides , cable outers are broken . (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box is corroded badly .
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp has all but corroded off and exhaust rubber is broken . (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Fail57,940 miles (+4,532)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,940 miles
    Test number
    623467637996
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides , cable outers are broken . (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box is corroded badly .
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp has all but corroded off and exhaust rubber is broken . (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass53,408 miles (+5,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,408 miles
    Test number
    813908948534
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded.
  11. Pass48,119 miles (+6,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,119 miles
    Test number
    427088042988
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded.
  12. Pass42,039 miles (+5,839)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,039 miles
    Test number
    362291760130
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing on sidewall. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded.
  13. Pass36,200 miles (+5,532)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,200 miles
    Test number
    925980468782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,668 miles (+4,659)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,668 miles
    Test number
    366715539724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,009 miles (+3,848)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,009 miles
    Test number
    788584445038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,161 miles (+3,777)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,161 miles
    Test number
    106449244073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,384 miles (+3,720)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    18,384 miles
    Test number
    608700753019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,664 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,664 miles
    Test number
    125660262002
    • 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 LT09 UMY

Does LT09 UMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT09 UMY is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT09 UMY?
The MOT on LT09 UMY is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT09 UMY done?
LT09 UMY was recorded at 77,381 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 4,470 miles a year.
Has LT09 UMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT09 UMY has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LT09 UMY 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 LT09 UMY find?
LT09 UMY passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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