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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,299 cc

LL51 BVUMOT history

LL51 BVU is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2022 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 73,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2022.

LL51 BVU red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2022
Mileage
73,592 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 BVU
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
11 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL51 BVU was last recorded at 73,592 miles on 28 Sept 2022, 10,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,333 miles · 18 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
10,259 miles
Average per year
4,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 73,592 miles
  • 2021 – 63,333 miles
  • 2020 – 51,223 miles
  • 2019 – 43,878 miles
  • 2018 – 35,314 miles
  • 2017 – 27,276 miles
  • 2016 – 21,222 miles
  • 2015 – 14,943 miles
  • 2014 – 10,280 miles
  • 2013 – 10,079 miles
  • 2012 – 9,843 miles
  • 2011 – 9,520 miles
  • 2010 – 9,169 miles
  • 2009 – 8,751 miles
  • 2008 – 8,323 miles
  • 2007 – 7,785 miles
  • 2006 – 7,334 miles
  • 2005 – 6,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail73,592 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath vehicle
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Top mount slight play
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail73,592 miles (+10,259)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,592 miles
    Test number
    201004016426
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,333 miles (+105)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,333 miles
    Test number
    304047212463
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Fail63,228 miles (+12,005)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,228 miles
    Test number
    775532555165
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced silll area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass51,223 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,223 miles
    Test number
    190803575516
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Fail51,223 miles (+7,345)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,223 miles
    Test number
    637308034525
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass43,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    43,878 miles
    Test number
    209855630389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail43,878 miles (+8,564)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,878 miles
    Test number
    860812609592
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass35,314 miles (+8,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    35,314 miles
    Test number
    910298604102
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass27,276 miles (+6,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    27,276 miles
    Test number
    308681823539
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass21,222 miles (+6,279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    21,222 miles
    Test number
    690767004849
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear both top mounts worn

  11. Pass14,943 miles (+4,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    14,943 miles
    Test number
    638707682007
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass10,280 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    10,280 miles
    Test number
    747676544325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass10,079 miles (+236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    10,079 miles
    Test number
    487838943437
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Fail9,843 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,843 miles
    Test number
    268502942334
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass9,843 miles (+323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    9,843 miles
    Test number
    339292142333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass9,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    9,520 miles
    Test number
    176176031325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail9,520 miles (+351)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,520 miles
    Test number
    256126631310
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass9,169 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    9,169 miles
    Test number
    934085340370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,751 miles (+428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    8,751 miles
    Test number
    374068649319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass8,323 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    8,323 miles
    Test number
    390028948377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,785 miles (+451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    7,785 miles
    Test number
    672345437308
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass7,334 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    7,334 miles
    Test number
    282623746396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    6,368 miles
    Test number
    903034145333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 BVU

Does LL51 BVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 BVU expired on 17 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 BVU?
The MOT on LL51 BVU expired on 17 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 BVU done?
LL51 BVU was recorded at 73,592 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2022, an average of 4,002 miles a year.
Has LL51 BVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 BVU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LL51 BVU 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 LL51 BVU find?
LL51 BVU failed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush, and 9 more.

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