
Ford KA
Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,299 cc
LA51 UJHMOT history
LA51 UJH is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 8 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 48,972 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 48,972 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 1,352 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 UJH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- KA
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 8 Feb 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 UJH was last recorded at 48,972 miles on 8 Apr 2025, 946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 48,026 miles · 4 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 946 miles
- Average per year
- 1,352 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 48,972 miles
- 2024 – 48,026 miles
- 2023 – 46,988 miles
- 2022 – 45,956 miles
- 2021 – 45,076 miles
- 2020 – 43,835 miles
- 2019 – 42,911 miles
- 2018 – 41,812 miles
- 2017 – 40,504 miles
- 2016 – 39,335 miles
- 2015 – 37,908 miles
- 2014 – 36,581 miles
- 2013 – 35,332 miles
- 2012 – 33,732 miles
- 2011 – 31,820 miles
- 2010 – 30,420 miles
- 2009 – 29,112 miles
- 2008 – 27,904 miles
- 2007 – 25,924 miles
- 2006 – 23,065 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES
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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced within suspension arm area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front number plate slight cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
30 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass48,972 miles (+946)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 48,972 miles
- Test number
- 338749650009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES
Pass48,026 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 48,026 miles
- Test number
- 394516298177
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced within suspension arm area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
Fail48,026 miles (+1,038)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,026 miles
- Test number
- 696356464658
- MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within suspension arm area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced within suspension arm area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass46,988 miles (+1,032)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 46,988 miles
- Test number
- 830426048591
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass45,956 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 45,956 miles
- Test number
- 154628691420
- AdvisoryFront number plate slight cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail45,956 miles (+880)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,956 miles
- Test number
- 330486391069
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront number plate slight cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover slight leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass45,076 miles (+1,241)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 45,076 miles
- Test number
- 346725609761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,835 miles (+924)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 43,835 miles
- Test number
- 454457574713
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,911 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 42,911 miles
- Test number
- 464282425540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,911 miles (+1,099)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,911 miles
- Test number
- 467498339944
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass41,812 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 41,812 miles
- Test number
- 463431030181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,812 miles (+1,308)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,812 miles
- Test number
- 542353298933
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid windscreen washers not working (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working O/S stop light not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S/R brake performance lower than expected (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryO/S/R brake noisy in operation
Pass40,504 miles (+1,169)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 40,504 miles
- Test number
- 258093603006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,335 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 39,335 miles
- Test number
- 302692976150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,335 miles (+1,427)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,335 miles
- Test number
- 835851840282
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass37,908 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 37,908 miles
- Test number
- 338730975018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,908 miles (+1,327)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,908 miles
- Test number
- 399710375051
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass36,581 miles (+1,249)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 36,581 miles
- Test number
- 126670674423
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside front door slightly damaged
Pass35,332 miles (+1,600)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 35,332 miles
- Test number
- 887170873047
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail33,732 miles1 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,732 miles
- Test number
- 489009362014
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteSurface rust/corrosion offside front chassis rail
Pass33,732 miles (+1,912)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 33,732 miles
- Test number
- 759579562029
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteSurface rust/corrosion offside front chassis rail
Pass31,820 miles (+1,400)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 31,820 miles
- Test number
- 687110571013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,420 miles (+1,308)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 30,420 miles
- Test number
- 692662560035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,112 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 29,112 miles
- Test number
- 134421279054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,112 miles (+1,208)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,112 miles
- Test number
- 100591479464
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail27,904 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,904 miles
- Test number
- 212797638056
- Repaired at testNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracks on outer wall
Pass27,904 miles (+1,980)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 27,904 miles
- Test number
- 562407338037
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracks on outer wall
Pass25,924 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 25,924 miles
- Test number
- 173827937423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,924 miles (+2,859)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,924 miles
- Test number
- 612877437018
- FailureCentre Front Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass23,065 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 23,065 miles
- Test number
- 604039136035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 UJH
- Does LA51 UJH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 UJH expired on 7 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 UJH?
- The MOT on LA51 UJH expired on 7 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 UJH done?
- LA51 UJH was recorded at 48,972 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2025, an average of 1,352 miles a year.
- Has LA51 UJH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 UJH has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on LA51 UJH 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 UJH find?
- LA51 UJH passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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