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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

LM61 ZBYMOT history

LM61 ZBY is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 69,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LM61 ZBY 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 Dec 2026
Mileage
69,714 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 ZBY
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 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 ZBY was last recorded at 69,714 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 3,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,384 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,330 miles
Average per year
5,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,714 miles
  • 2024 – 66,384 miles
  • 2023 – 61,305 miles
  • 2022 – 52,312 miles
  • 2021 – 44,875 miles
  • 2020 – 38,463 miles
  • 2019 – 34,578 miles
  • 2018 – 30,408 miles
  • 2017 – 26,578 miles
  • 2016 – 22,950 miles
  • 2015 – 18,000 miles
  • 2014 – 12,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,714 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear exhaust silecer corroded and outer skin coming away

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass69,714 miles (+3,330)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    69,714 miles
    Test number
    264303835648
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass66,384 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    66,384 miles
    Test number
    469732493447
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail66,384 miles (+5,079)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,384 miles
    Test number
    705706717390
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass61,305 miles (+52)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    61,305 miles
    Test number
    719353120269
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s/f +o/s/r + n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silecer corroded and outer skin coming away
  5. Fail61,253 miles (+8,941)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,253 miles
    Test number
    686523614371
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silecer corroded and outer skin coming away
  6. Pass52,312 miles (+7,437)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    52,312 miles
    Test number
    237946394298
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass44,875 miles (+6,412)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    44,875 miles
    Test number
    819723074319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,463 miles (+3,885)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    38,463 miles
    Test number
    362434607571
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust / gearbox mount, cracked/broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre lightly cracked in tread area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre lightly cracked in tread area
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded, but not leaking exhaust fumes
  9. Pass34,578 miles (+4,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,578 miles
    Test number
    829697637999
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inner braking surface
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass30,408 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    30,408 miles
    Test number
    953280574870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,578 miles (+3,628)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    26,578 miles
    Test number
    188413629305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,950 miles (+4,950)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    22,950 miles
    Test number
    201995523370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,000 miles (+5,457)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    18,000 miles
    Test number
    598264994428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    12,543 miles
    Test number
    865491924309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 ZBY

Does LM61 ZBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 ZBY is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 ZBY?
The MOT on LM61 ZBY is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 ZBY done?
LM61 ZBY was recorded at 69,714 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 5,175 miles a year.
Has LM61 ZBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 ZBY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 ZBY 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 ZBY find?
LM61 ZBY passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge, and 3 more.

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