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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LP61 MZGMOT history

LP61 MZG is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 72,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

LP61 MZG silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
72,787 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 MZG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 MZG was last recorded at 72,787 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 14,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,972 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
14,815 miles
Average per year
5,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,787 miles
  • 2025 – 57,972 miles
  • 2024 – 50,448 miles
  • 2023 – 41,634 miles
  • 2022 – 36,852 miles
  • 2021 – 34,409 miles
  • 2020 – 32,239 miles
  • 2019 – 28,122 miles
  • 2018 – 24,054 miles
  • 2017 – 20,110 miles
  • 2016 – 16,134 miles
  • 2015 – 12,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,787 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • CAT TO GEAR BOX BRACKET RUSTED THROUGH.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY WORN.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSHES VERY CLOSE TO NEEDING REPLACEMENT.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,787 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    72,787 miles
    Test number
    386418701279
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail72,787 miles (+14,815)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,787 miles
    Test number
    712072182101
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass57,972 miles (+172)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    57,972 miles
    Test number
    775687633682
    • AdvisoryCAT TO GEAR BOX BRACKET RUSTED THROUGH.
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSHES VERY CLOSE TO NEEDING REPLACEMENT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front NSF FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF BRAKE PADS VERY LOW,REPLACE A.S.A.P. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTRANSMISSION NOISY.

  4. Fail57,800 miles (+7,352)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,800 miles
    Test number
    354259395924
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCAT TO GEAR BOX BRACKET RUSTED THROUGH.
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSHES VERY CLOSE TO NEEDING REPLACEMENT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front NSF FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF BRAKE PADS VERY LOW,REPLACE A.S.A.P. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass50,448 miles (+8,814)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    50,448 miles
    Test number
    431897284897
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED & WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT INDICATOR BULBS SLIGHTLY SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON TREAD,2MM & WORN VERY LOW ON EDGES.(195-45X16V) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged NSF TYRE HAS COSMETIC DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryREAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

  6. Pass41,634 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    41,634 miles
    Test number
    625943446687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,611 miles (+4,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    41,611 miles
    Test number
    417849567478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/r16 tread on legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass36,852 miles (+2,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    36,852 miles
    Test number
    169497268628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/r16 close. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass34,409 miles (+2,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    34,409 miles
    Test number
    210697645213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/r16 close. (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass32,239 miles (+4,117)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,239 miles
    Test number
    720174795662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,122 miles (+4,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    28,122 miles
    Test number
    686047066135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass24,054 miles (+3,944)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    24,054 miles
    Test number
    574667401482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,110 miles (+3,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    20,110 miles
    Test number
    907654473214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45/r16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass16,134 miles (+4,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    16,134 miles
    Test number
    418416629418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45/r16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass12,051 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    12,051 miles
    Test number
    698864425020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP61 MZG

Does LP61 MZG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 MZG is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 MZG?
The MOT on LP61 MZG is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 MZG done?
LP61 MZG was recorded at 72,787 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 5,496 miles a year.
Has LP61 MZG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 MZG has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 MZG 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 LP61 MZG find?
LP61 MZG passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: rear windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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