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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,242 cc

Y17 LMSMOT history

Y17 LMS is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 11 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 116,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

Y17 LMS red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
116,858 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 LMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
11 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 LMS was last recorded at 116,858 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 9,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,186 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,672 miles
Average per year
9,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,858 miles
  • 2024 – 107,186 miles
  • 2023 – 97,746 miles
  • 2022 – 85,784 miles
  • 2021 – 70,943 miles
  • 2020 – 65,041 miles
  • 2019 – 57,929 miles
  • 2018 – 45,788 miles
  • 2017 – 33,504 miles
  • 2016 – 24,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,858 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,858 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    116,858 miles
    Test number
    339113699936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail116,858 miles (+9,672)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,858 miles
    Test number
    622715531789
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass107,186 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    107,186 miles
    Test number
    230193058337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail107,184 miles (+1)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,184 miles
    Test number
    500232499684
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail107,183 miles (+31)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,183 miles
    Test number
    937882519785
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail107,152 miles (+9,406)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,152 miles
    Test number
    193808311806
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases connecting joint loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat bulb blown (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryDash light fault, lights dimly lit at all times

  7. Pass97,746 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,746 miles
    Test number
    281280603828
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail97,746 miles (+11,962)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,746 miles
    Test number
    531901036273
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass85,784 miles (+14,841)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,784 miles
    Test number
    429325371060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass70,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,943 miles
    Test number
    242568367724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,943 miles (+5,902)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,943 miles
    Test number
    211035886565
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass65,041 miles (+7,112)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,041 miles
    Test number
    925628000130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,929 miles
    Test number
    472551588485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,929 miles (+12,141)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,929 miles
    Test number
    506384617035
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass45,788 miles (+2,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    45,788 miles
    Test number
    419402465474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass43,463 miles (+9,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,463 miles
    Test number
    477503142151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass33,504 miles (+8,539)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,504 miles
    Test number
    805771434382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    24,965 miles
    Test number
    376709624701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y17 LMS

Does Y17 LMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 LMS is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y17 LMS?
The MOT on Y17 LMS is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 LMS done?
Y17 LMS was recorded at 116,858 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 9,609 miles a year.
Has Y17 LMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 LMS has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y17 LMS 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 Y17 LMS find?
Y17 LMS passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear coil spring corroded both.

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