Ford KA
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc
LM61 DWVMOT history
LM61 DWV is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 87,296 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 87,296 mi
- At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,849 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 DWV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- KA
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 DWV was last recorded at 87,296 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 87,294 miles · 9 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 4,849 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,296 miles
- 2025 – 84,007 miles
- 2024 – 81,202 miles
- 2023 – 76,448 miles
- 2022 – 70,442 miles
- 2021 – 70,266 miles
- 2020 – 70,175 miles
- 2019 – 69,898 miles
- 2018 – 63,647 miles
- 2017 – 53,134 miles
- 2016 – 44,306 miles
- 2015 – 37,052 miles
- 2014 – 29,475 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,296 miles
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear silencer corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Dash fault lamps illumenating dimly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Noise from engine under load
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 9 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,296 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 87,296 miles
- Test number
- 224581250780
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail87,294 miles (+3,287)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,294 miles
- Test number
- 537058063481
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,007 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 84,007 miles
- Test number
- 595310497845
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail84,007 miles (+2,805)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,007 miles
- Test number
- 515319470698
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,202 miles (+4,754)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 81,202 miles
- Test number
- 642139862519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,448 miles (+207)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 76,448 miles
- Test number
- 867339047676
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear silencer corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryDash fault lamps illumenating dimly
- AdvisoryNoise from engine under load
Fail76,241 miles (+5,799)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,241 miles
- Test number
- 669953691790
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear silencer corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryDash fault lamps illumenating dimly
- AdvisoryNoise from engine under load
Pass70,442 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 70,442 miles
- Test number
- 890196704592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,439 miles (+173)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,439 miles
- Test number
- 849161441422
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass70,266 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 70,266 miles
- Test number
- 844185887711
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,262 miles (+87)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,262 miles
- Test number
- 407254767048
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass70,175 miles (+277)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 70,175 miles
- Test number
- 929497885669
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass69,898 miles (+6,251)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 69,898 miles
- Test number
- 799152808081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,647 miles (+10,513)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 63,647 miles
- Test number
- 781523134714
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust backbox outside corroded
Pass53,134 miles (+8,828)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 53,134 miles
- Test number
- 258884687532
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass44,306 miles (+34)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 44,306 miles
- Test number
- 158781729578
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test portable device mount
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail44,272 miles (+7,220)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,272 miles
- Test number
- 472304753942
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brakes slight imbalance ( nearside weak)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test portable device mount
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,052 miles (+7,577)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 37,052 miles
- Test number
- 908334871405
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated
Pass29,475 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 29,475 miles
- Test number
- 557592884267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,475 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,475 miles
- Test number
- 758622084259
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LM61 DWV
- Does LM61 DWV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 DWV is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 DWV?
- The MOT on LM61 DWV is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM61 DWV done?
- LM61 DWV was recorded at 87,296 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 4,849 miles a year.
- Has LM61 DWV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 DWV has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM61 DWV 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 DWV find?
- LM61 DWV passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.
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