Ford KA
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,248 cc
L31 LYEMOT history
L31 LYE is a black diesel Ford KA first used on 28 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 121,254 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 121,254 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,528 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 LYE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- KA
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,248 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 28 Jan 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 LYE was last recorded at 121,254 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 5,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 115,918 miles · 8 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,336 miles
- Average per year
- 6,528 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,254 miles
- 2025 – 115,918 miles
- 2024 – 109,750 miles
- 2023 – 102,359 miles
- 2022 – 99,142 miles
- 2021 – 95,158 miles
- 2020 – 83,168 miles
- 2019 – 77,682 miles
- 2018 – 67,630 miles
- 2017 – 60,350 miles
- 2016 – 58,152 miles
- 2015 – 53,736 miles
- 2014 – 39,499 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,254 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
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.
Rear exhaust box corroded
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
19 tests since 31 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,254 miles (+5,336)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 121,254 miles
- Test number
- 340757011293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
Pass115,918 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 115,918 miles
- Test number
- 208111415993
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer in poor condition but not leaking
Fail115,918 miles (+6,168)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,918 miles
- Test number
- 246586334458
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer in poor condition but not leaking
Pass109,750 miles (+15)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 109,750 miles
- Test number
- 546282411915
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail109,735 miles (+7,376)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,735 miles
- Test number
- 173449394161
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass102,359 miles (+3,217)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 102,359 miles
- Test number
- 544927640623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,142 miles (+39)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 99,142 miles
- Test number
- 287329472747
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
Fail99,103 miles (+3,945)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,103 miles
- Test number
- 189117931512
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front vehicles headlamp aim adjuster inoperative
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass95,158 miles (+67)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 95,158 miles
- Test number
- 908590548374
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, perished and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, nail in tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOSR handbrake cable bracket broken
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Fail95,091 miles (+11,923)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,091 miles
- Test number
- 253269934540
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, perished and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, nail in tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOSR handbrake cable bracket broken
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass83,168 miles (+5,486)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 83,168 miles
- Test number
- 237160470309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,682 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 77,682 miles
- Test number
- 564742171906
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
Fail77,682 miles (+10,052)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,682 miles
- Test number
- 167540103867
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
Pass67,630 miles (+7,280)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 67,630 miles
- Test number
- 252663061942
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
Pass60,350 miles (+2,198)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 60,350 miles
- Test number
- 188529697083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,152 miles (+4,416)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 58,152 miles
- Test number
- 706747525029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,736 miles (+3,372)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 53,736 miles
- Test number
- 146506605223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,364 miles (+10,865)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 50,364 miles
- Test number
- 478584725071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,499 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 39,499 miles
- Test number
- 579071934090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 LYE
- Does L31 LYE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 LYE is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 LYE?
- The MOT on L31 LYE is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 LYE done?
- L31 LYE was recorded at 121,254 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 6,528 miles a year.
- Has L31 LYE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 LYE has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L31 LYE 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 L31 LYE find?
- L31 LYE passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; exhaust corroded; rear suspension corroded.
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