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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

LA51 FEBMOT history

LA51 FEB is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 85,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

LA51 FEB white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
85,253 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 FEB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 FEB was last recorded at 85,253 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 2,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
82,614 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,639 miles
Average per year
6,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,253 miles
  • 2025 – 82,614 miles
  • 2024 – 78,893 miles
  • 2023 – 76,146 miles
  • 2022 – 71,778 miles
  • 2021 – 67,764 miles
  • 2020 – 66,221 miles
  • 2019 – 59,262 miles
  • 2018 – 47,377 miles
  • 2017 – 38,051 miles
  • 2016 – 30,238 miles
  • 2015 – 25,045 miles
  • 2014 – 12,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,253 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (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.

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear springs corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,253 miles (+2,639)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    85,253 miles
    Test number
    431657117922
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass82,614 miles (+3,721)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    82,614 miles
    Test number
    819755606944
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam axle corroded

  3. Pass78,893 miles (+2,747)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,893 miles
    Test number
    902445488130
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam axle showing corrosion

  4. Pass76,146 miles (+4,368)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,146 miles
    Test number
    569501920098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,778 miles (+4,014)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,778 miles
    Test number
    989507118372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame starting to corrode

  6. Pass67,764 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,764 miles
    Test number
    737074648116
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front main oil seal or sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded

  7. Fail67,764 miles (+1,543)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,764 miles
    Test number
    924212794886
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front main oil seal or sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded

  8. Pass66,221 miles (+6,959)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,221 miles
    Test number
    176898091890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded

  9. Pass59,262 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,262 miles
    Test number
    813477389200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  10. Fail59,262 miles (+11,885)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,262 miles
    Test number
    675078406102
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  11. Pass47,377 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,377 miles
    Test number
    254970397268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  12. Fail47,377 miles (+9,326)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,377 miles
    Test number
    634811248304
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  13. Pass38,051 miles (+7,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,051 miles
    Test number
    842731936823
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front tyres wearing inner edges and splitting

  14. Pass30,238 miles (+5,193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,238 miles
    Test number
    620119219654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe peeling

  15. Pass25,045 miles (+12,135)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,045 miles
    Test number
    236139385088
    • NoteSmall crack in o/s/f tyre sidewall no coards showing

  16. Pass12,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    12,910 miles
    Test number
    348364384016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail12,910 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,910 miles
    Test number
    679664184085
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LA51 FEB

Does LA51 FEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 FEB is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 FEB?
The MOT on LA51 FEB is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 FEB done?
LA51 FEB was recorded at 85,253 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 6,139 miles a year.
Has LA51 FEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 FEB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LA51 FEB 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 FEB find?
LA51 FEB passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 50r15; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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