Ford KA
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc
Y23 LSWMOT history
Y23 LSW is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 69,728 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 May 2027
- Mileage
- 69,728 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,726 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y23 LSW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- KA
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 31 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y23 LSW was last recorded at 69,728 miles on 18 May 2026, 116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 69,612 miles · 5 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 116 miles
- Average per year
- 3,726 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,728 miles
- 2025 – 67,746 miles
- 2024 – 65,641 miles
- 2023 – 63,532 miles
- 2022 – 61,163 miles
- 2021 – 59,482 miles
- 2020 – 57,464 miles
- 2019 – 52,311 miles
- 2018 – 47,314 miles
- 2017 – 41,674 miles
- 2016 – 36,371 miles
- 2015 – 33,681 miles
- 2014 – 25,485 miles
- 2013 – 22,353 miles
- 2012 – 17,358 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,728 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Slight engine oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 27 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,728 miles (+116)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2027
- Odometer
- 69,728 miles
- Test number
- 890332444184
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail69,612 miles (+1,866)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,612 miles
- Test number
- 904350644157
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass67,746 miles (+9)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2026
- Odometer
- 67,746 miles
- Test number
- 638009057266
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail67,737 miles (+2,096)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,737 miles
- Test number
- 405040008081
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass65,641 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2025
- Odometer
- 65,641 miles
- Test number
- 206088690241
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail65,641 miles (+2,109)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,641 miles
- Test number
- 581002181668
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass63,532 miles (+2,369)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 63,532 miles
- Test number
- 864636143784
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass61,163 miles (+18)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2023
- Odometer
- 61,163 miles
- Test number
- 471747374969
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail61,145 miles (+1,663)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,145 miles
- Test number
- 214477448517
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass59,482 miles (+2,018)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 59,482 miles
- Test number
- 783715565746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,464 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 57,464 miles
- Test number
- 247132873212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,464 miles (+5,153)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,464 miles
- Test number
- 260487659399
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass52,311 miles (+4,997)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 52,311 miles
- Test number
- 252936868034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,314 miles (+5,640)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 47,314 miles
- Test number
- 585644081470
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass41,674 miles (+5,303)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 41,674 miles
- Test number
- 930077624158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,371 miles (+2,690)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 36,371 miles
- Test number
- 608753728444
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass33,681 miles (+8,196)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 33,681 miles
- Test number
- 616960233060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,485 miles (+3,132)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 25,485 miles
- Test number
- 389430944437
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass22,353 miles (+4,995)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 22,353 miles
- Test number
- 717258603166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,358 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 17,358 miles
- Test number
- 185588212170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,358 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,358 miles
- Test number
- 217388112106
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about Y23 LSW
- Does Y23 LSW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 LSW is valid until 20 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y23 LSW?
- The MOT on Y23 LSW is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y23 LSW done?
- Y23 LSW was recorded at 69,728 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 3,726 miles a year.
- Has Y23 LSW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y23 LSW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y23 LSW 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 Y23 LSW find?
- Y23 LSW passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear axle corroded.
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