Ford KA
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,299 cc
LX55 VKNMOT history
LX55 VKN is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 29 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 68,088 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 68,088 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,471 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX55 VKN
- 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
- 29 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX55 VKN was last recorded at 68,088 miles on 5 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,088 miles · 4 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,471 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 68,088 miles
- 2024 – 55,402 miles
- 2023 – 47,817 miles
- 2022 – 41,973 miles
- 2021 – 34,569 miles
- 2020 – 30,958 miles
- 2019 – 29,046 miles
- 2018 – 28,078 miles
- 2017 – 27,168 miles
- 2016 – 25,897 miles
- 2015 – 24,221 miles
- 2014 – 22,065 miles
- 2013 – 20,031 miles
- 2012 – 17,832 miles
- 2011 – 15,785 miles
- 2010 – 13,852 miles
- 2009 – 11,659 miles
- 2008 – 9,347 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,088 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 1 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,088 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 68,088 miles
- Test number
- 809379775762
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosion
Fail68,088 miles (+12,686)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,088 miles
- Test number
- 747165789130
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosion
Pass55,402 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 55,402 miles
- Test number
- 108873347847
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail55,393 miles (+7,576)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,393 miles
- Test number
- 948804503843
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass47,817 miles (+112)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 47,817 miles
- Test number
- 263455150892
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail47,705 miles (+5,732)7 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,705 miles
- Test number
- 188693306138
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Multiple. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Multiple. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Multiple. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front wishbone rear bush. OS and NS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Multiple. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front wishbone front bush NSF. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryArch guards fitted limiting assessment of corrosion
- AdvisoryCorrosion to seat belt, suspension and brake Prescribed Areas and load bearing members.
- AdvisoryFoot brake travel.
- AdvisoryFront brake discs deteriorated
- AdvisoryNsf service brake and osr park brake minor lag
- AdvisoryNumber plates deteriorated front and rear.
- AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive
- AdvisoryOsf tyre edge worn.
- AdvisoryTop suspension mounts worn NS front and rear.
Pass41,973 miles (+7,404)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 41,973 miles
- Test number
- 143466559382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,569 miles (+3,611)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 34,569 miles
- Test number
- 767194780504
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass30,958 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 30,958 miles
- Test number
- 406321707196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,958 miles (+1,912)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,958 miles
- Test number
- 861321194131
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass29,046 miles (+968)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 29,046 miles
- Test number
- 436916351734
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass28,078 miles (+910)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 28,078 miles
- Test number
- 421584734033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,168 miles (+1,271)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 27,168 miles
- Test number
- 209914985753
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass25,897 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 25,897 miles
- Test number
- 687495515482
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fail25,897 miles (+1,676)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,897 miles
- Test number
- 669357268381
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass24,221 miles (+2,156)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 24,221 miles
- Test number
- 148432985121
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass22,065 miles (+2,034)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 22,065 miles
- Test number
- 637273484125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,031 miles (+2,199)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 20,031 miles
- Test number
- 245053483444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,832 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 17,832 miles
- Test number
- 539104582199
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail17,832 miles (+2,047)4 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,832 miles
- Test number
- 688194582100
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass15,785 miles (+1,933)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 15,785 miles
- Test number
- 605946181110
- NoteSpare wheel wrong size
Fail13,852 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,852 miles
- Test number
- 524956780138
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass13,852 miles (+2,193)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 13,852 miles
- Test number
- 951976480111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,659 miles (+2,312)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 11,659 miles
- Test number
- 904359289106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,347 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 9,347 miles
- Test number
- 170504518207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX55 VKN
- Does LX55 VKN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX55 VKN expired on 4 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX55 VKN?
- The MOT on LX55 VKN expired on 4 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX55 VKN done?
- LX55 VKN was recorded at 68,088 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2025, an average of 3,471 miles a year.
- Has LX55 VKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX55 VKN has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX55 VKN 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 VKN find?
- LX55 VKN passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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