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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.

LA51 UJH red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass48,972 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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)
  6. 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))
  7. Pass45,076 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,076 miles
    Test number
    346725609761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,835 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,835 miles
    Test number
    454457574713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,911 miles
    Test number
    464282425540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. Pass41,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    41,812 miles
    Test number
    463431030181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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
  13. Pass40,504 miles (+1,169)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,504 miles
    Test number
    258093603006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,335 miles
    Test number
    302692976150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass37,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,908 miles
    Test number
    338730975018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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
  19. 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)
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Pass31,820 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,820 miles
    Test number
    687110571013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,420 miles (+1,308)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,420 miles
    Test number
    692662560035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,112 miles
    Test number
    134421279054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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)
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. Pass25,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,924 miles
    Test number
    173827937423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. 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)
  30. 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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