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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,242 cc

LA51 DEKMOT history

LA51 DEK is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 22 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 50,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LA51 DEK white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
50,257 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 DEK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 DEK was last recorded at 50,257 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 1,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
48,483 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,774 miles
Average per year
3,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,257 miles
  • 2025 – 48,483 miles
  • 2024 – 44,860 miles
  • 2023 – 35,465 miles
  • 2022 – 30,318 miles
  • 2021 – 29,189 miles
  • 2020 – 27,629 miles
  • 2019 – 25,779 miles
  • 2018 – 21,909 miles
  • 2017 – 18,559 miles
  • 2016 – 15,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,257 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp missing

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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 7 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,257 miles (+1,774)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    50,257 miles
    Test number
    887201923846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp missing
  2. Pass48,483 miles (+3,623)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    48,483 miles
    Test number
    766443344515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass44,860 miles (+9,395)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    44,860 miles
    Test number
    503954902782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass35,465 miles (+5,147)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    35,465 miles
    Test number
    153742235000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass30,318 miles (+1,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    30,318 miles
    Test number
    270207166852
    • 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))
  6. Pass29,189 miles (+1,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    29,189 miles
    Test number
    970221631920
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass27,629 miles (+1,850)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    27,629 miles
    Test number
    899844784610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,779 miles (+3,870)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    25,779 miles
    Test number
    557088055948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,909 miles (+3,350)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    21,909 miles
    Test number
    806265086841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,559 miles (+2,759)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    18,559 miles
    Test number
    671170916121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    15,800 miles
    Test number
    683658552424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 DEK

Does LA51 DEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 DEK is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 DEK?
The MOT on LA51 DEK is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 DEK done?
LA51 DEK was recorded at 50,257 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 3,438 miles a year.
Has LA51 DEK ever failed its MOT?
No. LA51 DEK has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LA51 DEK 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 LA51 DEK find?
LA51 DEK passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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