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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,299 cc

LM52 OCAMOT history

LM52 OCA is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 46 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2023.

LM52 OCA red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2023
Mileage
46 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 OCA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM52 OCA was last recorded at 46 miles on 20 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jan 2023: 46 miles, lower than 98,851 miles on 20 Jan 2022.

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
98,851 miles · 20 Jan 2022

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 46 miles
  • 2022 – 98,851 miles
  • 2021 – 97,416 miles
  • 2020 – 96,231 miles
  • 2019 – 93,127 miles
  • 2018 – 89,809 miles
  • 2017 – 86,593 miles
  • 2016 – 83,403 miles
  • 2015 – 80,187 miles
  • 2014 – 76,976 miles
  • 2013 – 73,486 miles
  • 2012 – 69,396 miles
  • 2011 – 65,606 miles
  • 2010 – 60,590 miles
  • 2009 – 55,009 miles
  • 2008 – 50,224 miles
  • 2007 – 46,563 miles
  • 2005 – 34,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail46 miles
  • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper top mounting has slight play
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper top mounting has slight play
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive where axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak

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.

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside rear chassis starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail46 miles (-98,805)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46 miles
    Test number
    972196668370
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper top mounting has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper top mounting has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive where axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass98,851 miles (+1,435)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,851 miles
    Test number
    789554005843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive

  3. Pass97,416 miles (+1,185)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,416 miles
    Test number
    590708498572
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded close to suspension axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,231 miles (+3,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,231 miles
    Test number
    455817892760
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both outer sills
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,127 miles (+3,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,127 miles
    Test number
    535286258541
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded in places
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded in places
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,809 miles (+3,216)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,809 miles
    Test number
    891490520156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  7. Pass86,593 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,593 miles
    Test number
    377517130648
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear chassis starting to corrode

  8. Fail86,571 miles (+3,168)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,571 miles
    Test number
    243153288570
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel close to excess
    • AdvisoryOffside rear chassis starting to corrode

  9. Pass83,403 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,403 miles
    Test number
    812738907661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion to lower wing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBonnet release broken

  10. Fail83,403 miles (+3,216)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,403 miles
    Test number
    662514921118
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion to lower wing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBonnet release broken

  11. Pass80,187 miles (+3,211)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,187 miles
    Test number
    516350525035
    • NoteOff side rear chassis rail corroding near to suspension mount

  12. Pass76,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,976 miles
    Test number
    165276014422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Fail76,976 miles (+3,490)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,976 miles
    Test number
    337296614016
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass73,486 miles (+4,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,486 miles
    Test number
    569472023044
    • 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)

  15. Pass69,396 miles (+3,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    69,396 miles
    Test number
    488610722057
    • 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)

  16. Fail65,606 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,606 miles
    Test number
    597871521067
    • Repaired at testRear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly pitted

  17. Pass65,606 miles (+5,016)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,606 miles
    Test number
    948611721076
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly pitted

  18. Pass60,590 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    60,590 miles
    Test number
    802236820067
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack

  19. Fail60,590 miles (+5,581)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,590 miles
    Test number
    383216320008
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack

  20. Pass55,009 miles (+4,785)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,009 miles
    Test number
    323159519053
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

  21. Pass50,224 miles (+3,661)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    50,224 miles
    Test number
    200251138079
    • NoteSome movement in both front legs top bushes

  22. Pass46,563 miles (+12,446)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,563 miles
    Test number
    464391037050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    34,117 miles
    Test number
    702550055302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 OCA

Does LM52 OCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 OCA expired on 30 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 OCA?
The MOT on LM52 OCA expired on 30 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 OCA done?
LM52 OCA was recorded at 46 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2023.
Has LM52 OCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 OCA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 OCA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jan 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 OCA find?
LM52 OCA failed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2023 with 4 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside outer integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill; nearside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch area; offside outer integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill, and 8 more.

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