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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

WU09 LCWMOT history

WU09 LCW is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 4 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
80,829 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

WU09 LCW was last recorded at 80,829 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 5,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,497 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,332 miles
Average per year
4,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,829 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Rear silencer outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    80,829 miles
    Test number
    811653654186
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail80,829 miles (+5,332)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,829 miles
    Test number
    615246821504
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass75,497 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,497 miles
    Test number
    567709941095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail75,495 miles (+5,076)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,495 miles
    Test number
    898699819810
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass70,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,419 miles
    Test number
    644689782824
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  6. Fail70,419 miles (+5,898)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,419 miles
    Test number
    457086047634
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  7. Pass64,521 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,521 miles
    Test number
    669308790312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silncer corroded

  8. Fail64,521 miles (+5,653)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,521 miles
    Test number
    227837081118
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silncer corroded

  9. Pass58,868 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,868 miles
    Test number
    441787818390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,144 miles (+1,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    58,144 miles
    Test number
    220313125630
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  11. Pass56,978 miles (+1,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    56,978 miles
    Test number
    622531100051
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box Corroded

  12. Pass55,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    55,861 miles
    Test number
    522124354127
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorating on outer skin

  13. Fail55,861 miles (+3,082)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,861 miles
    Test number
    304839118991
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorating on outer skin

  14. Pass52,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    52,779 miles
    Test number
    874241665023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,779 miles (+4,325)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,779 miles
    Test number
    206297980957
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass48,454 miles (+12,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    48,454 miles
    Test number
    448301816915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass35,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    35,924 miles
    Test number
    848206796031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,924 miles (+5,015)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,924 miles
    Test number
    485363389104
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-50-15 (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass30,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    30,909 miles
    Test number
    456597355054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,909 miles (+2,436)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,909 miles
    Test number
    109356455491
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass28,473 miles (+3,786)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    28,473 miles
    Test number
    519197554057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  22. Pass24,687 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    24,687 miles
    Test number
    545987792208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers smearing slightly

  23. Fail24,687 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,687 miles
    Test number
    425607892223
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers smearing slightly

Questions about WU09 LCW

When is the MOT due on WU09 LCW?
The MOT on WU09 LCW is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WU09 LCW done?
WU09 LCW was recorded at 80,829 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 4,206 miles a year.
Has WU09 LCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WU09 LCW has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on WU09 LCW 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 WU09 LCW find?
WU09 LCW passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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