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Ford KA

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,248 cc

LM61 DSEMOT history

LM61 DSE is a black diesel Ford KA first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 95,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

LM61 DSE black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
95,110 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 DSE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM61 DSE was last recorded at 95,110 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 4,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,402 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,708 miles
Average per year
6,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,110 miles
  • 2025 – 90,402 miles
  • 2024 – 79,970 miles
  • 2023 – 73,760 miles
  • 2022 – 68,475 miles
  • 2021 – 60,094 miles
  • 2020 – 54,951 miles
  • 2019 – 53,158 miles
  • 2018 – 49,340 miles
  • 2017 – 41,859 miles
  • 2016 – 35,412 miles
  • 2015 – 29,241 miles
  • 2014 – 16,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail95,110 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both front suspension top cups are corroded also (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Considerably distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is corroded and peeling. Not currently leaking

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail95,110 miles (+4,708)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,110 miles
    Test number
    293421884599
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both front suspension top cups are corroded also (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Considerably distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is corroded and peeling. Not currently leaking

  2. Pass90,402 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    90,402 miles
    Test number
    314733899063
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm remaining,completely bald inner also damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre completely bald inner also 3mm remaining 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake shoes squealing when handbrake applied

  3. Fail90,389 miles (+10,419)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,389 miles
    Test number
    725496524330
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm remaining,completely bald inner also damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre completely bald inner also 3mm remaining 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake shoes squealing when handbrake applied

  4. Pass79,970 miles (+6,210)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    79,970 miles
    Test number
    148306144632
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF/NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted OSR/NSR (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OSF/NSF (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass73,760 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,760 miles
    Test number
    692515067524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  6. Fail73,760 miles (+5,285)1 dangerous2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,760 miles
    Test number
    794865493056
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  7. Pass68,475 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,475 miles
    Test number
    375995061021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  8. Fail68,475 miles (+8,381)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,475 miles
    Test number
    377006300466
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  9. Pass60,094 miles (+5,143)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,094 miles
    Test number
    895082118080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system deteriorated

  10. Pass54,951 miles (+1,793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,951 miles
    Test number
    705668170761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side mirror is loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is corroded

  11. Pass53,158 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,158 miles
    Test number
    485658315335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Fail53,158 miles (+3,818)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,158 miles
    Test number
    546537115948
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Pass49,340 miles (+7,481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,340 miles
    Test number
    974710503565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  14. Pass41,859 miles (+6,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,859 miles
    Test number
    933918634286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass35,412 miles (+6,171)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,412 miles
    Test number
    519527873630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,241 miles (+12,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,241 miles
    Test number
    709978735272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass16,616 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    16,616 miles
    Test number
    378291104346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM61 DSE

Does LM61 DSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 DSE is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 DSE?
The MOT on LM61 DSE is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 DSE done?
LM61 DSE was recorded at 95,110 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 6,540 miles a year.
Has LM61 DSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 DSE has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 DSE 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 LM61 DSE find?
LM61 DSE failed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front suspension top cups are corroded also; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush, and 7 more.

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