Ford KA
Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc
1988 NMMOT history
1988 NM is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 26 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 56,504 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 May 2027
- Mileage
- 56,504 mi
- At MOT on 11 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,706 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 1988 NM
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- KA
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 26 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
1988 NM was last recorded at 56,504 miles on 11 May 2026, 4,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 52,373 miles · 6 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,131 miles
- Average per year
- 2,706 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 56,504 miles
- 2025 – 52,373 miles
- 2024 – 47,995 miles
- 2023 – 43,787 miles
- 2022 – 39,550 miles
- 2021 – 39,536 miles
- 2019 – 37,523 miles
- 2018 – 37,447 miles
- 2017 – 37,227 miles
- 2016 – 36,977 miles
- 2015 – 36,724 miles
- 2014 – 32,455 miles
- 2013 – 23,997 miles
- 2012 – 18,835 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass56,504 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 8 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass56,504 miles (+4,131)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2027
- Odometer
- 56,504 miles
- Test number
- 904115191386
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass52,373 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2026
- Odometer
- 52,373 miles
- Test number
- 374020790109
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail52,373 miles (+4,378)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,373 miles
- Test number
- 168139365378
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle back (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass47,995 miles (+40)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2025
- Odometer
- 47,995 miles
- Test number
- 726491210927
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail47,955 miles (+4,168)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,955 miles
- Test number
- 188241660217
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass43,787 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2024
- Odometer
- 43,787 miles
- Test number
- 697135413173
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail43,787 miles (+4,237)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,787 miles
- Test number
- 901106291773
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass39,550 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2023
- Odometer
- 39,550 miles
- Test number
- 705938671170
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail39,550 miles (+14)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,550 miles
- Test number
- 788339702542
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass39,536 miles (+2,013)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 39,536 miles
- Test number
- 401321229576
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,523 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 37,523 miles
- Test number
- 972583343930
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust joining clamp excessively corroded
Fail37,523 miles (+76)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,523 miles
- Test number
- 159838491994
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust joining clamp excessively corroded
Pass37,447 miles (+220)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 37,447 miles
- Test number
- 238947522437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,227 miles (+250)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 37,227 miles
- Test number
- 475036039881
- AdvisoryExhaust starting to deteriorate
Pass36,977 miles (+253)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 36,977 miles
- Test number
- 505855608110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,724 miles (+4,269)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 36,724 miles
- Test number
- 376121795061
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,455 miles (+8,458)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 32,455 miles
- Test number
- 215142194137
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine oil level showing minimum on dipstick
Pass23,997 miles (+5,162)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 23,997 miles
- Test number
- 125762593125
- NoteExhaust rear box slightly corroded
Pass18,835 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 18,835 miles
- Test number
- 836511862161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,835 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,835 miles
- Test number
- 585370762160
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about 1988 NM
- What vehicle is registration 1988 NM currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 1988 NM on a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 26 Jun 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 1988 NM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1988 NM is valid until 13 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 1988 NM?
- The MOT on 1988 NM is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 1988 NM done?
- 1988 NM was recorded at 56,504 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 2,706 miles a year.
- Has 1988 NM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 1988 NM has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on 1988 NM 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 1988 NM find?
- 1988 NM passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear axle corroded.
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