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Ford KA

Beige · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

LX09 WTMMOT history

LX09 WTM is a beige petrol Ford KA first used on 14 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

LX09 WTM beige Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
93,987 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 WTM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 WTM was last recorded at 93,987 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 12,365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Dec 2024: 81,622 miles, lower than 81,662 miles on 10 Dec 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
81,622 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,365 miles
Average per year
6,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,987 miles
  • 2024 – 81,622 miles
  • 2023 – 77,966 miles
  • 2022 – 68,846 miles
  • 2021 – 64,627 miles
  • 2020 – 58,929 miles
  • 2019 – 55,579 miles
  • 2018 – 48,172 miles
  • 2017 – 44,637 miles
  • 2016 – 37,124 miles
  • 2015 – 28,545 miles
  • 2014 – 23,651 miles
  • 2013 – 17,884 miles
  • 2012 – 13,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,987 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyres worn on inner edges (x2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Inner CV gator weeping grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both front top suspension mounting cups corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked?

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Handbrake cable outer casing split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,987 miles (+12,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    93,987 miles
    Test number
    537038973960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass81,622 miles (-40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    81,622 miles
    Test number
    887519536927
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn on inner edges (x2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner CV gator weeping grease

  3. Fail81,662 miles (+3,696)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,662 miles
    Test number
    974249263785
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap not locked and sealed (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn on inner edges (x2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner CV gator weeping grease

  4. Pass77,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    77,966 miles
    Test number
    707251387691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail77,966 miles (+9,120)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,966 miles
    Test number
    108704288082
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass68,846 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    68,846 miles
    Test number
    205306037718
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle has previous repair

  7. Fail68,839 miles (+4,027)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,839 miles
    Test number
    498007420558
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle has previous repair

  8. Pass64,812 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,812 miles
    Test number
    782447717636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,627 miles (+5,698)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,627 miles
    Test number
    280135553365
    • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged handbrake cable outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle - spring seat corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass58,929 miles (+3,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,929 miles
    Test number
    481282885620
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle rusting

  11. Pass55,579 miles (+43)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,579 miles
    Test number
    647501288104
    • AdvisoryBoth front top suspension mounting cups corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked? (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake cable outer casing split
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  12. Fail55,536 miles (+7,364)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,536 miles
    Test number
    564163867709
    • MajorEmission control equipment obviously defective engine breather pipe to air box split (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% - offside slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top suspension mounting cups corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked? (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake cable outer casing split
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  13. Pass48,172 miles (+168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    48,172 miles
    Test number
    662378269890
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  14. Pass48,004 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,004 miles
    Test number
    967745313526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail48,004 miles (+3,367)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,004 miles
    Test number
    496532980516
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass44,637 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,637 miles
    Test number
    687428523252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail44,631 miles (+7,507)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,631 miles
    Test number
    839927543198
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass37,124 miles (+8,579)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,124 miles
    Test number
    472227501011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,545 miles (+4,894)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    28,545 miles
    Test number
    395259195110
    • NoteAdvise rear tyres wearing low

  20. Pass23,651 miles (+17)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    23,651 miles
    Test number
    287588494470
    • DangerousAdvise front tyres worn to 1.6mm limit and worn on inner edges

  21. Fail23,634 miles (+5,750)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,634 miles
    Test number
    278293094105
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass17,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    17,884 miles
    Test number
    145758703273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail17,884 miles (+4,794)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,884 miles
    Test number
    597778903278
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass13,090 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    13,090 miles
    Test number
    377243702203
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LX09 WTM

Does LX09 WTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 WTM is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX09 WTM?
The MOT on LX09 WTM is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX09 WTM done?
LX09 WTM was recorded at 93,987 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 6,041 miles a year.
Has LX09 WTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 WTM has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LX09 WTM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Dec 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX09 WTM find?
LX09 WTM passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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