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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

LU57 SELMOT history

LU57 SEL is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 4 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 49,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LU57 SEL silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
49,610 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU57 SEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU57 SEL was last recorded at 49,610 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 5,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
44,418 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,192 miles
Average per year
3,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,610 miles
  • 2025 – 44,418 miles
  • 2023 – 40,971 miles
  • 2021 – 32,853 miles
  • 2020 – 22,796 miles
  • 2019 – 20,743 miles
  • 2018 – 19,097 miles
  • 2017 – 17,409 miles
  • 2016 – 15,429 miles
  • 2015 – 14,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,610 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Bold inner face
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryReverse lamp full of water

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,610 miles (+5,192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    49,610 miles
    Test number
    519001189662
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bold inner face
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp full of water

  2. Pass44,418 miles (+3,447)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    44,418 miles
    Test number
    848603759817
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Front exhaust clap corroded and rear exhaust clamp missing

  3. Pass40,971 miles (+4,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    40,971 miles
    Test number
    528889610065
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass36,246 miles (+3,393)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    36,246 miles
    Test number
    294922287241
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass32,853 miles (+10,057)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    32,853 miles
    Test number
    746778613353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Pass22,796 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    22,796 miles
    Test number
    996971519358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySome dashboard lights on, fault with dashboard

  7. Fail22,796 miles (+2,053)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,796 miles
    Test number
    513945634482
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySome dashboard lights on, fault with dashboard

  8. Pass20,743 miles (+1,646)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    20,743 miles
    Test number
    649501912768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass19,097 miles (+1,688)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    19,097 miles
    Test number
    992287538948
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides very near limits (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer 1st skin corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres both sides cracking on outer sidewalls

  10. Pass17,409 miles (+1,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    17,409 miles
    Test number
    155089816287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres poor condition cracks in the tread

  11. Pass15,429 miles (+1,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    15,429 miles
    Test number
    314380555044
    • AdvisoryB.box outer skin corroded

  12. Pass14,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,126 miles
    Test number
    117165775413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU57 SEL

Does LU57 SEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU57 SEL is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU57 SEL?
The MOT on LU57 SEL is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU57 SEL done?
LU57 SEL was recorded at 49,610 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 3,282 miles a year.
Has LU57 SEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU57 SEL has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LU57 SEL 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 LU57 SEL find?
LU57 SEL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front bold inner face; rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair; reverse lamp full of water.

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