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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,242 cc

LM61 LEXMOT history

LM61 LEX is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 56,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LM61 LEX black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
56,942 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 LEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 LEX was last recorded at 56,942 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 13,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,559 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
13,383 miles
Average per year
5,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,942 miles
  • 2024 – 43,559 miles
  • 2023 – 29,478 miles
  • 2022 – 24,250 miles
  • 2021 – 21,682 miles
  • 2020 – 18,176 miles
  • 2019 – 16,576 miles
  • 2018 – 14,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,942 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 1 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,942 miles (+13,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    56,942 miles
    Test number
    864537455373
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass43,559 miles (+14,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    43,559 miles
    Test number
    660670858268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass29,478 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    29,478 miles
    Test number
    233694851856
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail29,478 miles (+5,228)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,478 miles
    Test number
    188960635602
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass24,250 miles (+2,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    24,250 miles
    Test number
    328891347760
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass21,682 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    21,682 miles
    Test number
    255844861458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail21,675 miles (+3,499)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,675 miles
    Test number
    960115171384
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass18,176 miles (+1,600)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    18,176 miles
    Test number
    673567924294
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight grease leak (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm has slight play

  9. Pass16,576 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    16,576 miles
    Test number
    705299808031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Fail16,576 miles (+2,296)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,576 miles
    Test number
    855570770899
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  11. Pass14,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    14,280 miles
    Test number
    844102060540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail14,280 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,280 miles
    Test number
    445447139072
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Questions about LM61 LEX

Does LM61 LEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 LEX is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 LEX?
The MOT on LM61 LEX is valid until 16 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 LEX done?
LM61 LEX was recorded at 56,942 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 5,652 miles a year.
Has LM61 LEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 LEX has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LM61 LEX 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 LEX find?
LM61 LEX passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit..

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