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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc

LM10 DXAMOT history

LM10 DXA is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 83,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

LM10 DXA silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
83,035 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 DXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 DXA was last recorded at 83,035 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 4,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Nov 2021: 64,396 miles, lower than 80,087 miles on 4 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,340 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,695 miles
Average per year
5,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,035 miles
  • 2024 – 78,340 miles
  • 2023 – 73,341 miles
  • 2022 – 69,226 miles
  • 2021 – 64,396 miles
  • 2020 – 80,087 miles
  • 2019 – 52,847 miles
  • 2018 – 45,847 miles
  • 2017 – 42,075 miles
  • 2016 – 38,368 miles
  • 2015 – 31,457 miles
  • 2014 – 26,473 miles
  • 2013 – 19,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,035 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,035 miles (+4,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    83,035 miles
    Test number
    108660523689
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass78,340 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    78,340 miles
    Test number
    653827563494
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  3. Fail78,337 miles (+4,996)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,337 miles
    Test number
    687473800872
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  4. Pass73,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,341 miles
    Test number
    639823097265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail73,341 miles (+4,115)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,341 miles
    Test number
    704833559363
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass69,226 miles (+4,830)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,226 miles
    Test number
    106514565531
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres deteriorated and cracking close to cords.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to cords inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Top strut mounting worn.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to cords inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil filter porous. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass64,396 miles (-15,691)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,396 miles
    Test number
    854376400432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower headlamp mounting damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre deteriorating and cracking close to cords in tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Top suspension strut mounting slight movement.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass80,087 miles (+19,990)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,087 miles
    Test number
    111917515357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,097 miles (+7,250)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,097 miles
    Test number
    689294739263
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  10. Pass52,847 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,847 miles
    Test number
    371817226339
    • AdvisoryMovement in o/s front top strut mounting.
  11. Fail52,840 miles (+6,993)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,840 miles
    Test number
    557730618727
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryMovement in both n/s and o/s front top strut mountings.
  12. Pass45,847 miles (+3,772)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,847 miles
    Test number
    471439880961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre deteriorating in tread.
  13. Pass42,075 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,075 miles
    Test number
    757188005740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,368 miles (+6,911)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,368 miles
    Test number
    291884234146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,457 miles (+4,984)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,457 miles
    Test number
    298440815414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,473 miles (+6,481)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    26,473 miles
    Test number
    239040024444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    19,992 miles
    Test number
    895595713123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM10 DXA

Does LM10 DXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 DXA is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM10 DXA?
The MOT on LM10 DXA is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 DXA done?
LM10 DXA was recorded at 83,035 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 5,039 miles a year.
Has LM10 DXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 DXA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LM10 DXA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM10 DXA find?
LM10 DXA passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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