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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

LT59 ACUMOT history

LT59 ACU is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 22 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 102,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

LT59 ACU silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Jun 2026
Mileage
102,240 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 ACU
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
22 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LT59 ACU was last recorded at 102,240 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 4,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,406 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,834 miles
Average per year
5,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,240 miles
  • 2025 – 97,406 miles
  • 2024 – 92,733 miles
  • 2023 – 86,861 miles
  • 2022 – 79,443 miles
  • 2021 – 69,638 miles
  • 2020 – 66,505 miles
  • 2019 – 63,096 miles
  • 2018 – 59,499 miles
  • 2017 – 54,113 miles
  • 2016 – 49,899 miles
  • 2015 – 45,821 miles
  • 2014 – 40,237 miles
  • 2013 – 31,049 miles
  • 2012 – 22,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,240 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened HOLED All across subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail102,240 miles (+4,834)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,240 miles
    Test number
    938095402828
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened HOLED All across subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass97,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    97,406 miles
    Test number
    608779845637
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail97,403 miles (+4,670)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,403 miles
    Test number
    321405934409
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,733 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,733 miles
    Test number
    504755468077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded rear section.

  5. Fail92,732 miles (+5,871)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,732 miles
    Test number
    579396435021
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded rear section.

  6. Pass86,861 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,861 miles
    Test number
    834255108688
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR+OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NSR+OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail86,856 miles (+7,413)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,856 miles
    Test number
    757263054931
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR+OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NSR+OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass79,443 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,443 miles
    Test number
    690146584425
    • 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))

  9. Fail79,440 miles (+9,802)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,440 miles
    Test number
    542255834378
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (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))

  10. Pass69,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,638 miles
    Test number
    677316399755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,638 miles (+3,133)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,638 miles
    Test number
    282945445643
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible inside cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass66,505 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,505 miles
    Test number
    519951351861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,096 miles
    Test number
    886332878735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,096 miles (+3,597)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,096 miles
    Test number
    343062070276
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass59,499 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,499 miles
    Test number
    553340176350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  16. Fail59,482 miles (+5,369)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,482 miles
    Test number
    320370706189
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  17. Pass54,113 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,113 miles
    Test number
    612567449709
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brakes has slight bind.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is deteriorating craking in tread.

  18. Fail54,113 miles (+4,214)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,113 miles
    Test number
    772984988439
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brakes has slight bind.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is deteriorating craking in tread.

  19. Pass49,899 miles (+4,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    49,899 miles
    Test number
    916446904805
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted

  20. Pass45,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,821 miles
    Test number
    247235225255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,821 miles (+5,584)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,821 miles
    Test number
    829075025286
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass40,237 miles (+9,188)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    40,237 miles
    Test number
    818590334294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,049 miles (+8,073)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,049 miles
    Test number
    386298863214
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust back box outer skin excessively corroded and coming away

  24. Pass22,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,976 miles
    Test number
    336599152247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about LT59 ACU

Does LT59 ACU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT59 ACU expired on 22 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT59 ACU?
The MOT on LT59 ACU expired on 22 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT59 ACU done?
LT59 ACU was recorded at 102,240 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 5,782 miles a year.
Has LT59 ACU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 ACU has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LT59 ACU 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 LT59 ACU find?
LT59 ACU failed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 3 major defects: offside rear parking brake inoperative on one side; parking brake efficiency below requirements; rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed all across subframe.

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