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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc

LU09 DEWMOT history

LU09 DEW is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 95,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

LU09 DEW blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,593 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU09 DEW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU09 DEW was last recorded at 95,593 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,488 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
105 miles
Average per year
4,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,593 miles
  • 2025 – 95,488 miles
  • 2024 – 94,263 miles
  • 2023 – 92,790 miles
  • 2022 – 91,744 miles
  • 2021 – 90,416 miles
  • 2020 – 89,783 miles
  • 2019 – 88,249 miles
  • 2018 – 86,117 miles
  • 2017 – 81,762 miles
  • 2016 – 70,139 miles
  • 2015 – 61,505 miles
  • 2014 – 51,684 miles
  • 2013 – 42,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,593 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes covered in underseal
  • AdvisoryRear axle and all suspension components covered in thick black sealant on top of corrosion

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.

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,593 miles (+105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,593 miles
    Test number
    397334012846
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryRear axle and all suspension components covered in thick black sealant on top of corrosion
  2. Pass95,488 miles (+1,225)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,488 miles
    Test number
    953222422171
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seats slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle corroding but not significantly weakend
  3. Pass94,263 miles (+1,473)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    94,263 miles
    Test number
    534536307233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,790 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,790 miles
    Test number
    188155091626
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail92,788 miles (+1,044)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,788 miles
    Test number
    388160851415
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass91,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,744 miles
    Test number
    870242306941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,744 miles (+1,328)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,744 miles
    Test number
    104205624828
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass90,416 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,416 miles
    Test number
    662085194838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,783 miles (+1,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,783 miles
    Test number
    859907725664
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake is holding on
  10. Pass88,249 miles (+2,132)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,249 miles
    Test number
    407614300517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,117 miles (+4,355)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,117 miles
    Test number
    308434161110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,762 miles (+11,623)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,762 miles
    Test number
    251941048327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,139 miles
    Test number
    712864932615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,134 miles (+8,629)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,134 miles
    Test number
    381793733880
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass61,505 miles (+9,821)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,505 miles
    Test number
    368836785048
    • NoteBackbox started to corrode and peel
  16. Pass51,684 miles (+9,418)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,684 miles
    Test number
    708706464060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,266 miles
    Test number
    519404183029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,266 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,266 miles
    Test number
    947284783039
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LU09 DEW

Does LU09 DEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU09 DEW is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU09 DEW?
The MOT on LU09 DEW is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU09 DEW done?
LU09 DEW was recorded at 95,593 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 4,102 miles a year.
Has LU09 DEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU09 DEW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LU09 DEW 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 LU09 DEW find?
LU09 DEW passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; all rear brake pipes covered in underseal; rear axle and all suspension components covered in thick black sealant on top of corrosion.

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