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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.

LR61 SXU white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass111,096 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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.
  9. 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))
  10. Pass49,159 miles (+4,467)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,159 miles
    Test number
    312894865129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,692 miles (+8,244)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,692 miles
    Test number
    437488125721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. Pass30,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,485 miles
    Test number
    433047027501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass23,260 miles (+4,353)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    23,260 miles
    Test number
    938221717981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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
  17. 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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