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Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc

LM10 VELMOT history

LM10 VEL is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 12 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 177,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

LM10 VEL black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
177,863 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 VEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
12 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 VEL was last recorded at 177,863 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 16,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,012 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
16,851 miles
Average per year
12,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,863 miles
  • 2025 – 161,012 miles
  • 2024 – 134,995 miles
  • 2023 – 118,334 miles
  • 2022 – 96,829 miles
  • 2020 – 91,231 miles
  • 2019 – 75,816 miles
  • 2018 – 67,617 miles
  • 2017 – 60,352 miles
  • 2016 – 50,256 miles
  • 2015 – 39,546 miles
  • 2014 – 28,747 miles
  • 2013 – 15,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,863 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Direction indicator not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and other suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass177,863 miles (+16,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    177,863 miles
    Test number
    763478048755
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass161,012 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    161,012 miles
    Test number
    408541977986
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and other suspension components corroded

  3. Fail161,011 miles (+26,016)12 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,011 miles
    Test number
    532842061889
    • MajorCentral Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and other suspension components corroded

  4. Pass134,995 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,995 miles
    Test number
    269150919332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail134,881 miles (+16,547)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,881 miles
    Test number
    193492541462
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,334 miles (+81)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    118,334 miles
    Test number
    586731297145
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive sump seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  7. Fail118,253 miles (+21,424)13 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,253 miles
    Test number
    802079382384
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested both head lamps insecure (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass96,829 miles (+5,598)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    96,829 miles
    Test number
    358381871031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,231 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,231 miles
    Test number
    975736735903
    • AdvisoryInner edge of offside front tyre worn
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front strut top

  10. Fail91,229 miles (+15,413)3 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,229 miles
    Test number
    601348685384
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner edge of offside front tyre worn
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front strut top

  11. Pass75,816 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,816 miles
    Test number
    349176350310
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  12. Fail75,815 miles (+8,198)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,815 miles
    Test number
    435606102537
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  13. Pass67,617 miles (+7,265)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,617 miles
    Test number
    433290870196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,352 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,352 miles
    Test number
    799215932762
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail60,352 miles (+10,096)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,352 miles
    Test number
    473411871789
    • FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass50,256 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,256 miles
    Test number
    740543319558
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  17. Fail50,197 miles (+10,651)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,197 miles
    Test number
    595995816140
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryRear tyres heavily perished.

  18. Pass39,546 miles (+10,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,546 miles
    Test number
    355638825120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass28,747 miles (+12,912)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,747 miles
    Test number
    918941024165
    • NoteNearside wiper starting to split
    • NotePossible slight noise from release bearing
    • NoteReverse light not working

  20. Pass15,835 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    15,835 miles
    Test number
    509480213187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail15,833 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,833 miles
    Test number
    976659403175
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LM10 VEL

Does LM10 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 VEL is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 VEL?
The MOT on LM10 VEL is valid until 8 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 VEL done?
LM10 VEL was recorded at 177,863 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 12,491 miles a year.
Has LM10 VEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 VEL has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LM10 VEL 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 VEL find?
LM10 VEL passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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