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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

LR61 VBKMOT history

LR61 VBK is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 172,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2025.

LR61 VBK blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2026
Mileage
172,780 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VBK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VBK was last recorded at 172,780 miles on 8 Apr 2025, 4,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
168,185 miles · 9 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4,595 miles
Average per year
13,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,780 miles
  • 2024 – 168,185 miles
  • 2023 – 151,215 miles
  • 2022 – 132,942 miles
  • 2021 – 121,498 miles
  • 2020 – 117,915 miles
  • 2019 – 98,362 miles
  • 2018 – 82,607 miles
  • 2017 – 71,453 miles
  • 2016 – 54,920 miles
  • 2015 – 40,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,780 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper slightly damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box deteriorated
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,780 miles (+4,595)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    172,780 miles
    Test number
    204023632839
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass168,185 miles (+16,970)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    168,185 miles
    Test number
    815679904447
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass151,215 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    151,215 miles
    Test number
    764247852124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail151,215 miles (+18,273)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,215 miles
    Test number
    673234402861
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass132,942 miles (+11,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    132,942 miles
    Test number
    242364886357
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides top (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear back box corroded

  6. Pass121,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    121,498 miles
    Test number
    269116492419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail121,498 miles (+3,583)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,498 miles
    Test number
    906215543319
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass117,915 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    117,915 miles
    Test number
    774566554535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail117,915 miles (+19,553)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,915 miles
    Test number
    407032755753
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass98,362 miles (+15,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    98,362 miles
    Test number
    499279646099
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  11. Pass82,607 miles (+11,154)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,607 miles
    Test number
    236419455946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Pass71,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,453 miles
    Test number
    383429032734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,452 miles (+16,532)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,452 miles
    Test number
    538569489371
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass54,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,920 miles
    Test number
    690483461267
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre.

  15. Fail54,920 miles (+14,072)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,920 miles
    Test number
    110951318445
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre.

  16. Pass40,848 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    40,848 miles
    Test number
    936920955026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail40,848 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,848 miles
    Test number
    155550055010
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR61 VBK

Does LR61 VBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR61 VBK expired on 7 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VBK?
The MOT on LR61 VBK expired on 7 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR61 VBK done?
LR61 VBK was recorded at 172,780 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2025, an average of 13,020 miles a year.
Has LR61 VBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VBK has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LR61 VBK 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 VBK find?
LR61 VBK passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside front bumper slightly damaged, and 5 more.

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