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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,242 cc

LM16 PHNMOT history

LM16 PHN is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 8 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 73,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

LM16 PHN black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
73,870 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 PHN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
8 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 PHN was last recorded at 73,870 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 5,685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,185 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,685 miles
Average per year
6,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,870 miles
  • 2025 – 68,185 miles
  • 2024 – 61,228 miles
  • 2023 – 55,394 miles
  • 2022 – 48,836 miles
  • 2021 – 38,728 miles
  • 2020 – 30,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,870 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 9 Apr 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,870 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    73,870 miles
    Test number
    555193026930
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail73,870 miles (+5,685)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,870 miles
    Test number
    435890831076
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass68,185 miles (+6,957)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    68,185 miles
    Test number
    159661187677
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass61,228 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    61,228 miles
    Test number
    572438199291
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail61,228 miles (+5,834)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,228 miles
    Test number
    624805721362
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass55,394 miles (+6,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,394 miles
    Test number
    935766436256
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass48,836 miles (+10,108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    48,836 miles
    Test number
    642054882603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass38,728 miles (+7,833)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    38,728 miles
    Test number
    183777595714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,895 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    30,895 miles
    Test number
    585759961948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid around o/s/f shock absorber

Questions about LM16 PHN

Does LM16 PHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 PHN is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 PHN?
The MOT on LM16 PHN is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 PHN done?
LM16 PHN was recorded at 73,870 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 6,737 miles a year.
Has LM16 PHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 PHN has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LM16 PHN 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 LM16 PHN find?
LM16 PHN passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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