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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

LM11 CTUMOT history

LM11 CTU is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 21 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 69,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

LM11 CTU silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
69,572 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 CTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 CTU was last recorded at 69,572 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 3,428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,144 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,428 miles
Average per year
4,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,572 miles
  • 2025 – 66,144 miles
  • 2024 – 62,861 miles
  • 2023 – 60,219 miles
  • 2022 – 57,800 miles
  • 2021 – 55,202 miles
  • 2020 – 54,941 miles
  • 2019 – 48,873 miles
  • 2018 – 43,887 miles
  • 2017 – 38,622 miles
  • 2016 – 32,148 miles
  • 2015 – 26,551 miles
  • 2014 – 19,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,572 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • All brake pipes greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear silencer outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,572 miles (+3,428)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    69,572 miles
    Test number
    655826090962
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  2. Pass66,144 miles (+3,283)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    66,144 miles
    Test number
    576275105985
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear axle

  3. Pass62,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    62,861 miles
    Test number
    570160287330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail62,861 miles (+2,642)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,861 miles
    Test number
    574058547797
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass60,219 miles (+2,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    60,219 miles
    Test number
    110101205988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded but not excessively (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass57,800 miles (+2,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    57,800 miles
    Test number
    228503497361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass55,202 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    55,202 miles
    Test number
    536702420630
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  8. Fail55,201 miles (+260)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,201 miles
    Test number
    987862087885
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s & o/s inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  9. Pass54,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    54,941 miles
    Test number
    939607553405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail54,941 miles (+6,068)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,941 miles
    Test number
    537456592972
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and clamp missing

  11. Pass48,873 miles (+4,986)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    48,873 miles
    Test number
    326207654423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded not leaking

  12. Pass43,887 miles (+5,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,887 miles
    Test number
    146102726452
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded not leaking

  13. Pass38,622 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,622 miles
    Test number
    354114720993
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  14. Fail38,622 miles (+6,474)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,622 miles
    Test number
    655458602250
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  15. Pass32,148 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,148 miles
    Test number
    174345696795
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail32,148 miles (+5,597)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,148 miles
    Test number
    400626870689
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass26,551 miles (+7,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    26,551 miles
    Test number
    988760915100
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass19,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    19,318 miles
    Test number
    166443084442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 CTU

Does LM11 CTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 CTU is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 CTU?
The MOT on LM11 CTU is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 CTU done?
LM11 CTU was recorded at 69,572 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 4,095 miles a year.
Has LM11 CTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 CTU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LM11 CTU 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 LM11 CTU find?
LM11 CTU passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded front and rear both sides; front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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