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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc

LM10 NWLMOT history

LM10 NWL is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 29 May 2010. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

LM10 NWL blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2026
Mileage
130,553 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 NWL
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
29 May 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM10 NWL was last recorded at 130,553 miles on 8 May 2026, 7,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,065 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,488 miles
Average per year
7,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,553 miles
  • 2025 – 123,065 miles
  • 2024 – 121,083 miles
  • 2023 – 117,992 miles
  • 2022 – 112,409 miles
  • 2021 – 104,850 miles
  • 2020 – 88,882 miles
  • 2019 – 76,292 miles
  • 2018 – 65,376 miles
  • 2017 – 57,486 miles
  • 2016 – 51,905 miles
  • 2015 – 46,384 miles
  • 2014 – 39,656 miles
  • 2013 – 34,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,553 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail130,553 miles (+7,488)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,553 miles
    Test number
    124561031429
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass123,065 miles (+1,982)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    123,065 miles
    Test number
    340687548694
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass121,083 miles (+3,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    121,083 miles
    Test number
    831356148067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass117,992 miles (+71)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,992 miles
    Test number
    661501506853
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail117,921 miles (+5,512)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,921 miles
    Test number
    761333306921
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass112,409 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,409 miles
    Test number
    437746017623
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail112,409 miles (+7,559)3 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,409 miles
    Test number
    578386694921
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass104,850 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,850 miles
    Test number
    338454482427
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail104,850 miles (+15,968)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,850 miles
    Test number
    306800524963
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass88,882 miles (+12,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,882 miles
    Test number
    738814945896
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass76,292 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,292 miles
    Test number
    304142374640
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail76,292 miles (+10,916)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,292 miles
    Test number
    497106309465
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Due to front brake pads down to metal (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass65,376 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,376 miles
    Test number
    114773817395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  14. Fail65,376 miles (+7,890)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,376 miles
    Test number
    789693466466
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  15. Pass57,486 miles (+5,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,486 miles
    Test number
    699170460462
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box poor condition
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables in poor condition

  16. Pass51,905 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,905 miles
    Test number
    653532465603
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail51,905 miles (+5,521)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,905 miles
    Test number
    863209277116
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail46,384 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,384 miles
    Test number
    139618665003
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box poor condition

  19. Pass46,384 miles (+6,728)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,384 miles
    Test number
    807458665025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box poor condition

  20. Pass39,656 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,656 miles
    Test number
    216422274079
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Fail39,656 miles (+5,231)3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,656 miles
    Test number
    658902774017
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass34,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,425 miles
    Test number
    615124073056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,425 miles7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,425 miles
    Test number
    158103873437
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LM10 NWL

Does LM10 NWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM10 NWL expired on 27 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM10 NWL?
The MOT on LM10 NWL expired on 27 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM10 NWL done?
LM10 NWL was recorded at 130,553 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 7,310 miles a year.
Has LM10 NWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 NWL has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LM10 NWL 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 NWL find?
LM10 NWL failed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose, and 4 more.

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