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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

LR61 BKVMOT history

LR61 BKV is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 13 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 68,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

LR61 BKV silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
68,416 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 BKV
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
13 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 BKV was last recorded at 68,416 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 5,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,702 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,714 miles
Average per year
5,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,416 miles
  • 2025 – 62,702 miles
  • 2024 – 56,358 miles
  • 2023 – 50,240 miles
  • 2022 – 47,035 miles
  • 2020 – 43,134 miles
  • 2019 – 34,489 miles
  • 2018 – 27,439 miles
  • 2017 – 20,447 miles
  • 2016 – 12,020 miles
  • 2015 – 8,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,416 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted nearside/offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside/offside chassis/inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,416 miles (+5,714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    68,416 miles
    Test number
    643738384116
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted nearside/offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside/offside chassis/inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass62,702 miles (+249)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    62,702 miles
    Test number
    320616183598
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail62,453 miles (+6,095)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,453 miles
    Test number
    138644052854
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass56,358 miles (+6,118)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    56,358 miles
    Test number
    525920460720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,240 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    50,240 miles
    Test number
    668262387040
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle heavily corroded
  6. Fail50,240 miles (+3,205)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,240 miles
    Test number
    616999260200
    • MajorOffside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle heavily corroded
  7. Pass47,035 miles (+3,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    47,035 miles
    Test number
    227663343398
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass43,134 miles (+8,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    43,134 miles
    Test number
    425431412787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass34,489 miles (+7,050)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,489 miles
    Test number
    273151924383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,439 miles (+6,992)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    27,439 miles
    Test number
    295759957273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,447 miles (+2,909)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    20,447 miles
    Test number
    743196427711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,538 miles (+5,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    17,538 miles
    Test number
    560263830117
    • AdvisoryCoolant seepage from upper radiator
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing
  13. Pass12,020 miles (+3,414)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    12,020 miles
    Test number
    614475870606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    8,606 miles
    Test number
    436222315091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 BKV

Does LR61 BKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 BKV is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 BKV?
The MOT on LR61 BKV is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 BKV done?
LR61 BKV was recorded at 68,416 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 5,073 miles a year.
Has LR61 BKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 BKV has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 BKV 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 LR61 BKV find?
LR61 BKV passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front road wheel slightly distorted nearside/offside; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside/offside chassis/inner arches; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle.

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