
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
Pass44,875 miles (+6,412)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 44,875 miles
- Test number
- 819723074319
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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))
Pass30,408 miles (+3,830)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 30,408 miles
- Test number
- 953280574870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,578 miles (+3,628)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 26,578 miles
- Test number
- 188413629305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,950 miles (+4,950)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 22,950 miles
- Test number
- 201995523370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,000 miles (+5,457)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 18,000 miles
- Test number
- 598264994428
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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