
Ford KA
White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc
LR61 SXUMOT history
LR61 SXU is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 12 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 111,096 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 111,096 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,216 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR61 SXU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- KA
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 12 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR61 SXU was last recorded at 111,096 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 10,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,360 miles · 25 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,736 miles
- Average per year
- 8,216 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,096 miles
- 2025 – 100,360 miles
- 2024 – 86,076 miles
- 2023 – 75,039 miles
- 2022 – 63,827 miles
- 2021 – 53,575 miles
- 2020 – 49,159 miles
- 2019 – 44,692 miles
- 2018 – 36,448 miles
- 2017 – 30,485 miles
- 2016 – 23,260 miles
- 2015 – 18,907 miles
- 2014 – 13,424 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 7 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,096 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 111,096 miles
- Test number
- 587910778295
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Fail111,096 miles (+10,736)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,096 miles
- Test number
- 975919033615
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,360 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 100,360 miles
- Test number
- 105210702677
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail100,360 miles (+14,284)2 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,360 miles
- Test number
- 448983807429
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass86,076 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 86,076 miles
- Test number
- 872589385454
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail86,076 miles (+11,037)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,076 miles
- Test number
- 124844623936
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass75,039 miles (+11,212)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 75,039 miles
- Test number
- 185304923573
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass63,827 miles (+10,252)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 63,827 miles
- Test number
- 546599913081
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious components corroding.
Pass53,575 miles (+4,416)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 53,575 miles
- Test number
- 263629096452
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass49,159 miles (+4,467)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 49,159 miles
- Test number
- 312894865129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,692 miles (+8,244)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 44,692 miles
- Test number
- 437488125721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,448 miles (+5,963)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 36,448 miles
- Test number
- 774198814171
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass30,485 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 30,485 miles
- Test number
- 433047027501
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,485 miles (+7,225)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,485 miles
- Test number
- 871383208332
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass23,260 miles (+4,353)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 23,260 miles
- Test number
- 938221717981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,907 miles (+5,483)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 18,907 miles
- Test number
- 537012825236
- NoteN/S/F Tyre tread wearing low & wearing slightly on the inner/outer edges
Pass13,424 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 13,424 miles
- Test number
- 129780884216
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about LR61 SXU
- Does LR61 SXU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 SXU is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR61 SXU?
- The MOT on LR61 SXU is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR61 SXU done?
- LR61 SXU was recorded at 111,096 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 8,216 miles a year.
- Has LR61 SXU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR61 SXU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR61 SXU 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 SXU find?
- LR61 SXU passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.
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