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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc

LM10 DHGMOT history

LM10 DHG is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 5 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 88,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

LM10 DHG blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
88,403 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 DHG
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 valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 DHG was last recorded at 88,403 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 3,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,307 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,096 miles
Average per year
4,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,403 miles
  • 2025 – 85,307 miles
  • 2024 – 82,092 miles
  • 2023 – 79,976 miles
  • 2022 – 79,664 miles
  • 2021 – 79,620 miles
  • 2020 – 77,346 miles
  • 2019 – 70,641 miles
  • 2018 – 62,443 miles
  • 2017 – 54,614 miles
  • 2016 – 46,305 miles
  • 2015 – 35,459 miles
  • 2014 – 27,123 miles
  • 2013 – 24,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,403 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Both rear shock absorber casings corroded.
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear exhaust box deterioated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,403 miles (+3,096)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    88,403 miles
    Test number
    471981490890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear shock absorber casings corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass85,307 miles (+3,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    85,307 miles
    Test number
    860130897046
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass82,092 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    82,092 miles
    Test number
    536896324457
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail82,090 miles (+2,114)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,090 miles
    Test number
    758985314543
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres illegal. (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass79,976 miles (+312)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    79,976 miles
    Test number
    995452791726
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded
  6. Pass79,664 miles (+44)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    79,664 miles
    Test number
    950606299741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Beam axle corroded
  7. Pass79,620 miles (+2,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,620 miles
    Test number
    600020059161
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame corroded
  8. Pass77,346 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,346 miles
    Test number
    801823359072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,344 miles (+6,703)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,344 miles
    Test number
    327606239794
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass70,641 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,641 miles
    Test number
    243272625197
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated
  11. Fail70,615 miles (+8,172)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,615 miles
    Test number
    360333937513
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated
  12. Pass62,443 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    62,443 miles
    Test number
    208531456013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail62,437 miles (+7,823)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,437 miles
    Test number
    358263277160
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass54,614 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    54,614 miles
    Test number
    236079938003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deterioated
  15. Fail54,564 miles (+8,259)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,564 miles
    Test number
    245561594348
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deterioated
  16. Pass46,305 miles (+10,846)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    46,305 miles
    Test number
    305647690110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriated
  17. Pass35,459 miles (+8,336)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,459 miles
    Test number
    925299505062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,123 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    27,123 miles
    Test number
    108593414047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,115 miles (+2,697)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,115 miles
    Test number
    988458604028
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass24,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,418 miles
    Test number
    288519403486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 DHG

Does LM10 DHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 DHG is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 DHG?
The MOT on LM10 DHG is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 DHG done?
LM10 DHG was recorded at 88,403 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 4,933 miles a year.
Has LM10 DHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 DHG has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LM10 DHG 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 DHG find?
LM10 DHG passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; rear both rear shock absorber casings corroded.; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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