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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LC61 HLPMOT history

LC61 HLP is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 27 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 83,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LC61 HLP black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
83,294 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 HLP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 HLP was last recorded at 83,294 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,290 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,294 miles
  • 2025 – 74,546 miles
  • 2024 – 66,751 miles
  • 2023 – 56,926 miles
  • 2022 – 49,137 miles
  • 2021 – 43,349 miles
  • 2020 – 41,090 miles
  • 2019 – 37,627 miles
  • 2018 – 33,503 miles
  • 2017 – 31,068 miles
  • 2016 – 29,399 miles
  • 2015 – 15,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,294 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,294 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    83,294 miles
    Test number
    334024494573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Fail83,290 miles (+8,744)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,290 miles
    Test number
    396528833694
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass74,546 miles (+7,795)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    74,546 miles
    Test number
    907649004933
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake sensor wire broken
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass66,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    66,751 miles
    Test number
    595384926487
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Fail66,751 miles (+9,825)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,751 miles
    Test number
    735026552580
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass56,926 miles (+7,789)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    56,926 miles
    Test number
    119045622453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,137 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    49,137 miles
    Test number
    204966987317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. Fail49,136 miles (+5,787)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,136 miles
    Test number
    583994387905
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass43,349 miles (+2,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    43,349 miles
    Test number
    643660028212
    • 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. Pass41,090 miles (+3,463)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,090 miles
    Test number
    411769193232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,627 miles (+4,124)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    37,627 miles
    Test number
    190102314597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,503 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    33,503 miles
    Test number
    235897431327
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  13. Fail33,502 miles (+2,434)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,502 miles
    Test number
    970435665610
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass31,068 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    31,068 miles
    Test number
    433737756533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,399 miles
    Test number
    535719186409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail29,394 miles (+13,596)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,394 miles
    Test number
    635347191542
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre fitted wrong way around? (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass15,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    15,798 miles
    Test number
    196823905074
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about LC61 HLP

Does LC61 HLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 HLP is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 HLP?
The MOT on LC61 HLP is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 HLP done?
LC61 HLP was recorded at 83,294 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 6,120 miles a year.
Has LC61 HLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 HLP has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 HLP 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 LC61 HLP find?
LC61 HLP passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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