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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

LB51 BBOMOT history

LB51 BBO is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 26 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 61,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2025
Mileage
61,387 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 BBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB51 BBO was last recorded at 61,387 miles on 17 Jun 2025, 2,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,429 miles · 26 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,958 miles
Average per year
2,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,387 miles
  • 2024 – 58,429 miles
  • 2023 – 58,217 miles
  • 2022 – 57,689 miles
  • 2021 – 56,863 miles
  • 2020 – 56,047 miles
  • 2019 – 54,728 miles
  • 2018 – 52,474 miles
  • 2017 – 51,409 miles
  • 2016 – 48,671 miles
  • 2015 – 47,170 miles
  • 2014 – 44,523 miles
  • 2013 – 42,837 miles
  • 2012 – 40,663 miles
  • 2011 – 35,495 miles
  • 2010 – 30,672 miles
  • 2008 – 25,398 miles
  • 2007 – 21,953 miles
  • 2006 – 17,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail61,387 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower rear subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Around lower inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoot lid cannot be openedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to de-bond

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail61,387 miles (+2,958)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,387 miles
    Test number
    270187052185
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower rear subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Around lower inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot lid cannot be opened
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass58,429 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    58,429 miles
    Test number
    981963188319
    • AdvisoryBoot lid cannot be opened
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all round (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage steering rack covered in oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Fail58,429 miles (+212)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,429 miles
    Test number
    247758509142
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot lid cannot be opened
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all round (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage steering rack covered in oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass58,217 miles (+6)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    58,217 miles
    Test number
    509224892094
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on inner sidewall and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on inner sidewall and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail58,211 miles (+522)4 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,211 miles
    Test number
    142125751147
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on inner sidewall and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on inner sidewall and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass57,689 miles (+826)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    57,689 miles
    Test number
    986411062494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,863 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    56,863 miles
    Test number
    302813223028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,047 miles (+1,319)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    56,047 miles
    Test number
    316420722005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,728 miles (+2,254)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    54,728 miles
    Test number
    191546399892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass52,474 miles (+1,065)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,474 miles
    Test number
    415823304945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass51,409 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,409 miles
    Test number
    976772519919
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail51,409 miles (+2,738)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,409 miles
    Test number
    882843939448
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass48,671 miles (+1,501)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,671 miles
    Test number
    779069391876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,170 miles
    Test number
    939466575101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,170 miles (+2,647)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,170 miles
    Test number
    527684275150
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass44,523 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,523 miles
    Test number
    228197074130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,837 miles (+2,174)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,837 miles
    Test number
    447849373164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,663 miles (+5,168)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,663 miles
    Test number
    266597572102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes starting to perish

  19. Pass35,495 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,495 miles
    Test number
    409312171154
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edge

  20. Fail35,495 miles (+4,823)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,495 miles
    Test number
    747422871196
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edge

  21. Pass30,672 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,672 miles
    Test number
    943102770175
    • NoteNs front tyre wearing on outer edge

  22. Fail30,672 miles (+5,274)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,672 miles
    Test number
    760502470126
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass25,398 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,398 miles
    Test number
    601233308244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,953 miles (+4,141)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,953 miles
    Test number
    432581917264
    • NoteBoth rear tyres tread deteriorating
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall split not exposing cords

  25. Fail17,812 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,812 miles
    Test number
    294272996464
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass17,812 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    17,812 miles
    Test number
    460402096135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB51 BBO

Does LB51 BBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 BBO expired on 27 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 BBO?
The MOT on LB51 BBO expired on 27 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 BBO done?
LB51 BBO was recorded at 61,387 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2025, an average of 2,301 miles a year.
Has LB51 BBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 BBO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 BBO 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 LB51 BBO find?
LB51 BBO failed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2025 with 6 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush de-bonded; nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill, and 8 more.

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