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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,299 cc

LX55 VDLMOT history

LX55 VDL is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2023.

LX55 VDL blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2024
Mileage
70,401 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VDL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2024
Latest MOT test
11 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VDL was last recorded at 70,401 miles on 11 May 2023, 232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,169 miles · 15 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
232 miles
Average per year
2,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 70,401 miles
  • 2022 – 68,436 miles
  • 2021 – 66,611 miles
  • 2020 – 64,868 miles
  • 2019 – 62,091 miles
  • 2018 – 58,268 miles
  • 2017 – 54,694 miles
  • 2016 – 51,526 miles
  • 2015 – 48,970 miles
  • 2014 – 46,589 miles
  • 2013 – 43,938 miles
  • 2012 – 40,796 miles
  • 2011 – 38,699 miles
  • 2010 – 35,079 miles
  • 2009 – 30,377 miles
  • 2008 – 26,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,401 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine oil slightly leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,401 miles (+232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    70,401 miles
    Test number
    742734307489
    • AdvisoryEngine oil slightly leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail70,169 miles (+1,733)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,169 miles
    Test number
    164791231978
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,436 miles (+1,825)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    68,436 miles
    Test number
    297394308650
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat tilt not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass66,611 miles (+1,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    66,611 miles
    Test number
    637737291724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside (drivers) seat tilt not working

  5. Pass64,868 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    64,868 miles
    Test number
    707379340787
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head light slightly insecure

  6. Fail64,867 miles (+2,776)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,867 miles
    Test number
    558318749253
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head light slightly insecure

  7. Pass62,091 miles (+13)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    62,091 miles
    Test number
    850135981392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside slight corrosion in boot
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  8. Fail62,078 miles (+3,810)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,078 miles
    Test number
    878074705053
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above back box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside slight corrosion in boot
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  9. Pass58,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,268 miles
    Test number
    913544727802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,268 miles (+3,574)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,268 miles
    Test number
    463068366541
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass54,694 miles (+3,168)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,694 miles
    Test number
    128490744636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,526 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,526 miles
    Test number
    640919793617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,970 miles
    Test number
    878062375057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,970 miles (+2,381)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,970 miles
    Test number
    468529065094
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass46,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,589 miles
    Test number
    286511074037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,589 miles (+2,651)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,589 miles
    Test number
    149631874409
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass43,938 miles (+3,142)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,938 miles
    Test number
    315411973095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,796 miles (+2,097)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,796 miles
    Test number
    128533172451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,699 miles
    Test number
    479294771004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,699 miles (+3,620)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,699 miles
    Test number
    139884171406
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass35,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,079 miles
    Test number
    751234940269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,079 miles (+4,702)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,079 miles
    Test number
    840334040295
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass30,377 miles (+3,809)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,377 miles
    Test number
    404371879263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,568 miles
    Test number
    530931348202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 VDL

Does LX55 VDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 VDL expired on 10 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VDL?
The MOT on LX55 VDL expired on 10 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 VDL done?
LX55 VDL was recorded at 70,401 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2023, an average of 2,982 miles a year.
Has LX55 VDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VDL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LX55 VDL 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 LX55 VDL find?
LX55 VDL passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2023 with 3 advisories: engine oil slightly leak; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking.

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