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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc

LM10 DHCMOT history

LM10 DHC is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 5 May 2010. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 98,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2022.

LM10 DHC blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2023
Mileage
98,335 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2022
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 DHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
5 May 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 DHC was last recorded at 98,335 miles on 6 Dec 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,332 miles · 5 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 98,335 miles
  • 2021 – 91,451 miles
  • 2020 – 88,180 miles
  • 2019 – 79,353 miles
  • 2018 – 73,164 miles
  • 2017 – 65,185 miles
  • 2016 – 62,851 miles
  • 2015 – 53,157 miles
  • 2014 – 39,977 miles
  • 2013 – 25,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,335 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake cable bracket corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,335 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    98,335 miles
    Test number
    786936307012
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake cable bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail98,332 miles (+3,274)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,332 miles
    Test number
    114936406628
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake cable bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass95,058 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,058 miles
    Test number
    849145081149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail95,056 miles (+3,605)1 dangerous7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,056 miles
    Test number
    497297740542
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front and rear clamps incomplete (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass91,451 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,451 miles
    Test number
    860551150687
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front fexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and clamp missing between rear silencer and front section. However, exhaust is secure.
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S approaching legal limit and worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail91,451 miles (+3,271)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,451 miles
    Test number
    910540547661
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front fexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and clamp missing between rear silencer and front section. However, exhaust is secure.
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S approaching legal limit and worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass88,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,180 miles
    Test number
    519785649921
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  8. Fail88,180 miles (+8,827)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,180 miles
    Test number
    666540544930
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/s , o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  9. Pass79,353 miles (+6,189)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,353 miles
    Test number
    746057408070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front some play in strut top mount when jacked up
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes and handbrake could use some adjustment
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box

  10. Pass73,164 miles (+7,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,164 miles
    Test number
    469304764636
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass65,185 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,185 miles
    Test number
    887814914868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,851 miles (+9,694)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    62,851 miles
    Test number
    529634246975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,157 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,157 miles
    Test number
    177047195427
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Fail53,157 miles (+13,180)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,157 miles
    Test number
    166067795492
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Pass39,977 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,977 miles
    Test number
    725435204110
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCuts in nearside front and rear tyre walls

  16. Fail39,977 miles (+14,287)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,977 miles
    Test number
    577015104125
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCuts in nearside front and rear tyre walls

  17. Pass25,690 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,690 miles
    Test number
    475383503194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LM10 DHC

Does LM10 DHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM10 DHC expired on 5 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM10 DHC?
The MOT on LM10 DHC expired on 5 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM10 DHC done?
LM10 DHC was recorded at 98,335 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2022, an average of 7,529 miles a year.
Has LM10 DHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 DHC has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LM10 DHC 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 LM10 DHC find?
LM10 DHC passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2022 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded o/s n/s front/rear; front upper macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s; nearside rear brake cable bracket corroded, and 1 more.

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