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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,242 cc

LC03 BUDMOT history

LC03 BUD is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 8 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 54,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

LC03 BUD black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
54,189 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC03 BUD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
8 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC03 BUD was last recorded at 54,189 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 7,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,167 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,022 miles
Average per year
6,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,189 miles
  • 2025 – 47,167 miles
  • 2024 – 41,479 miles
  • 2023 – 31,568 miles
  • 2022 – 19,518 miles
  • 2021 – 16,037 miles
  • 2020 – 13,149 miles
  • 2019 – 9,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,189 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

  • Bonnet stay broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 13 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,189 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    54,189 miles
    Test number
    964469135513
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail54,189 miles (+7,022)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,189 miles
    Test number
    474570635339
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass47,167 miles (+5,688)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    47,167 miles
    Test number
    322461884758
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear box clamp missing
  4. Pass41,479 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    41,479 miles
    Test number
    801242154898
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail41,479 miles (+9,911)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,479 miles
    Test number
    720588813532
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Arm bent (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass31,568 miles (+12,050)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    31,568 miles
    Test number
    271339518115
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Borderline. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Smooth inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on.
  7. Pass19,518 miles (+3,481)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    19,518 miles
    Test number
    948720575825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,037 miles (+2,888)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    16,037 miles
    Test number
    248485923890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass13,149 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    13,149 miles
    Test number
    849386888518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail13,149 miles (+3,810)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,149 miles
    Test number
    909562269918
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass9,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    9,339 miles
    Test number
    262834082825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC03 BUD

Does LC03 BUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC03 BUD is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC03 BUD?
The MOT on LC03 BUD is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC03 BUD done?
LC03 BUD was recorded at 54,189 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 6,347 miles a year.
Has LC03 BUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC03 BUD has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LC03 BUD 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 LC03 BUD find?
LC03 BUD passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear coil spring corroded.

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