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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LM61 ZFHMOT history

LM61 ZFH is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 5 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 63,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

LM61 ZFH white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
63,378 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 ZFH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 ZFH was last recorded at 63,378 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 4,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,574 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,804 miles
Average per year
4,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,378 miles
  • 2025 – 58,574 miles
  • 2024 – 55,609 miles
  • 2023 – 53,406 miles
  • 2022 – 51,554 miles
  • 2020 – 51,194 miles
  • 2019 – 47,174 miles
  • 2018 – 40,660 miles
  • 2017 – 33,825 miles
  • 2016 – 25,482 miles
  • 2015 – 15,420 miles
  • 2014 – 9,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,378 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower bumper damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Front Coil spring corroded Both Front Springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Right light cluster holed but not effecting performance

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,378 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    63,378 miles
    Test number
    565656140512
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail63,378 miles (+4,804)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,378 miles
    Test number
    956352748940
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass58,574 miles (+2,965)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    58,574 miles
    Test number
    688786137712
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 coil springs are rusty
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear axle is very rusty
    • AdvisorySump pan rusty and leaking oil
  4. Pass55,609 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    55,609 miles
    Test number
    745064682576
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Front Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Right light cluster holed but not effecting performance
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail55,606 miles (+2,200)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,606 miles
    Test number
    810661606578
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded Both Front Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Right light cluster holed but not effecting performance
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass53,406 miles (+1,852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    53,406 miles
    Test number
    589688600419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass51,554 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    51,554 miles
    Test number
    800509237538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    51,194 miles
    Test number
    157407131296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,194 miles (+4,020)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,194 miles
    Test number
    832371132277
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass47,174 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,174 miles
    Test number
    891589680073
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  11. Fail47,174 miles (+6,514)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,174 miles
    Test number
    863926633987
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65-14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  12. Pass40,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    40,660 miles
    Test number
    986756225853
    • AdvisoryFront tyres showing slight wear on inner edges
  13. Fail40,660 miles (+6,835)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,660 miles
    Test number
    701807789928
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres showing slight wear on inner edges
  14. Pass33,825 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    33,825 miles
    Test number
    571004730906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight weep from cv boot
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is going bald on inner an outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Fail33,825 miles (+8,343)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,825 miles
    Test number
    770719922226
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight weep from cv boot
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is going bald on inner an outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass25,482 miles (+10,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    25,482 miles
    Test number
    719161905355
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExh corroded
  17. Pass15,420 miles (+5,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    15,420 miles
    Test number
    289971969970
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass9,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    9,833 miles
    Test number
    957042354368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 ZFH

Does LM61 ZFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 ZFH is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 ZFH?
The MOT on LM61 ZFH is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 ZFH done?
LM61 ZFH was recorded at 63,378 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 4,784 miles a year.
Has LM61 ZFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 ZFH has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 ZFH 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 ZFH find?
LM61 ZFH passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 10 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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