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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

LM61 DWUMOT history

LM61 DWU is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 29 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 38,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LM61 DWU silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
38,648 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 DWU
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
29 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 DWU was last recorded at 38,648 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,476 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
172 miles
Average per year
1,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,648 miles
  • 2025 – 38,476 miles
  • 2024 – 38,258 miles
  • 2023 – 38,144 miles
  • 2022 – 37,895 miles
  • 2021 – 37,612 miles
  • 2020 – 35,895 miles
  • 2019 – 34,095 miles
  • 2018 – 31,784 miles
  • 2017 – 29,343 miles
  • 2016 – 26,740 miles
  • 2015 – 23,600 miles
  • 2014 – 19,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,648 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Bodywork damage to the OSF

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass38,648 miles (+172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    38,648 miles
    Test number
    588835015481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass38,476 miles (+218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    38,476 miles
    Test number
    860734243313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass38,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    38,258 miles
    Test number
    313418429113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail38,256 miles (+112)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,256 miles
    Test number
    477246675712
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass38,144 miles (+249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    38,144 miles
    Test number
    675093988955
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass37,895 miles (+283)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    37,895 miles
    Test number
    408929780962
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass37,612 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    37,612 miles
    Test number
    680034359367
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail37,612 miles (+1,717)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,612 miles
    Test number
    409960050638
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass35,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    35,895 miles
    Test number
    203098267416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,895 miles (+1,800)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,895 miles
    Test number
    987278389885
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass34,095 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,095 miles
    Test number
    420798309455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,784 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    31,784 miles
    Test number
    460237300551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail31,769 miles (+2,426)3 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,769 miles
    Test number
    456050222673
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass29,343 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    29,343 miles
    Test number
    676113213734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail29,332 miles (+2,592)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,332 miles
    Test number
    663284138935
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass26,740 miles (+3,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    26,740 miles
    Test number
    288681239724
    • AdvisoryNSF tyre has cuts in the outer wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass23,600 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    23,600 miles
    Test number
    176531157536
    • AdvisoryBodywork damage to the OSF
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail23,596 miles (+3,634)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,596 miles
    Test number
    938361211361
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBodywork damage to the OSF
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass19,962 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    19,962 miles
    Test number
    935731924384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LM61 DWU

Does LM61 DWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 DWU is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 DWU?
The MOT on LM61 DWU is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 DWU done?
LM61 DWU was recorded at 38,648 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 1,573 miles a year.
Has LM61 DWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 DWU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 DWU 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 DWU find?
LM61 DWU passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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