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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

LM61 DWGMOT history

LM61 DWG is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 11 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

LM61 DWG silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
93,367 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 DWG
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
11 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 DWG was last recorded at 93,367 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 4,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,514 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,853 miles
Average per year
6,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,367 miles
  • 2025 – 88,514 miles
  • 2024 – 83,084 miles
  • 2023 – 77,419 miles
  • 2022 – 76,775 miles
  • 2021 – 64,311 miles
  • 2019 – 54,994 miles
  • 2018 – 53,672 miles
  • 2017 – 52,222 miles
  • 2016 – 45,604 miles
  • 2015 – 45,139 miles
  • 2014 – 18,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,367 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,367 miles (+4,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    93,367 miles
    Test number
    726387139125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass88,514 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    88,514 miles
    Test number
    417467673292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail88,484 miles (+5,400)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,484 miles
    Test number
    682379794838
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass83,084 miles (+5,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,084 miles
    Test number
    608933734700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass77,419 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,419 miles
    Test number
    792551397299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,775 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,775 miles
    Test number
    772523040183
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail76,756 miles (+12,445)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,756 miles
    Test number
    573314699009
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass64,311 miles (+9,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,311 miles
    Test number
    420567078159
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer / back box outer skin corroded

  9. Pass54,994 miles (+1,322)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,994 miles
    Test number
    577092224288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass53,672 miles (+1,450)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,672 miles
    Test number
    746823309132
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.69 mm remaining in tread worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass52,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,222 miles
    Test number
    325799348167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  12. Fail52,222 miles (+6,618)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,222 miles
    Test number
    204459426127
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  13. Pass45,604 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,604 miles
    Test number
    544322371450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,600 miles (+461)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,600 miles
    Test number
    856728191559
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  15. Pass45,139 miles (+26,958)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,139 miles
    Test number
    357508830490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,181 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    18,181 miles
    Test number
    216263754323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM61 DWG

Does LM61 DWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 DWG is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 DWG?
The MOT on LM61 DWG is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 DWG done?
LM61 DWG was recorded at 93,367 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 6,719 miles a year.
Has LM61 DWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 DWG has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 DWG 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 DWG find?
LM61 DWG passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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