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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

LS61 YSAMOT history

LS61 YSA is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 20 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

LS61 YSA white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
128,400 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 YSA
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
20 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 YSA was last recorded at 128,400 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 27,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,989 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
27,411 miles
Average per year
9,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,400 miles
  • 2025 – 100,989 miles
  • 2024 – 90,528 miles
  • 2023 – 80,121 miles
  • 2021 – 74,322 miles
  • 2020 – 70,256 miles
  • 2019 – 64,585 miles
  • 2018 – 58,955 miles
  • 2017 – 51,831 miles
  • 2016 – 44,388 miles
  • 2015 – 32,938 miles
  • 2014 – 22,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,400 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension componets corroded
  • AdvisoryDamage all round car

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside front macpherson strut upper mount has slight movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,400 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    128,400 miles
    Test number
    902972474451
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension componets corroded
    • AdvisoryDamage all round car
  2. Fail128,400 miles (+27,411)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,400 miles
    Test number
    252825840576
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension componets corroded
    • AdvisoryDamage all round car
  3. Pass100,989 miles (+10,461)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    100,989 miles
    Test number
    631389569633
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass90,528 miles (+10,407)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,528 miles
    Test number
    148644290042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp foggy
  5. Pass80,121 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,121 miles
    Test number
    316256960369
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Fail80,121 miles (+5,799)2 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,121 miles
    Test number
    184894716884
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass74,322 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,322 miles
    Test number
    497979010141
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front macpherson strut upper mount has slight movement
  8. Fail74,321 miles (+4,065)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,321 miles
    Test number
    930295282866
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front macpherson strut upper mount has slight movement
  9. Pass70,256 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,256 miles
    Test number
    629636417611
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front macpherson strut upper mount has slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension arm bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm bush deteriorated
  10. Fail70,256 miles (+5,671)2 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,256 miles
    Test number
    179589001864
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front macpherson strut upper mount has slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension arm bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm bush deteriorated
  11. Pass64,585 miles (+5,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,585 miles
    Test number
    801133805166
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating
  12. Pass58,955 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    58,955 miles
    Test number
    960062735477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,929 miles (+7,098)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,929 miles
    Test number
    914358902294
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp missing
  14. Pass51,831 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,831 miles
    Test number
    559787665516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smeary
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
  15. Fail51,831 miles (+7,443)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,831 miles
    Test number
    858486095375
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smeary
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
  16. Pass44,388 miles (+11,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,388 miles
    Test number
    782315898614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  17. Pass32,938 miles (+10,351)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,938 miles
    Test number
    762376145898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    22,587 miles
    Test number
    586357384298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 YSA

Does LS61 YSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 YSA is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 YSA?
The MOT on LS61 YSA is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 YSA done?
LS61 YSA was recorded at 128,400 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 9,074 miles a year.
Has LS61 YSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 YSA has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 YSA 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 LS61 YSA find?
LS61 YSA passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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