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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

1998 BNMOT history

1998 BN is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 44,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

1998 BN black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
44,674 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1998 BN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1998 BN was last recorded at 44,674 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,674 miles · 2 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,674 miles
  • 2025 – 39,317 miles
  • 2024 – 35,296 miles
  • 2023 – 30,084 miles
  • 2022 – 25,180 miles
  • 2021 – 19,735 miles
  • 2020 – 15,139 miles
  • 2019 – 13,727 miles
  • 2018 – 12,697 miles
  • 2017 – 11,953 miles
  • 2016 – 11,038 miles
  • 2015 – 10,295 miles
  • 2014 – 9,422 miles
  • 2013 – 8,867 miles
  • 2012 – 8,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,674 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,674 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    44,674 miles
    Test number
    423063443380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail44,674 miles (+5,357)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,674 miles
    Test number
    590880206637
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass39,317 miles (+4,021)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    39,317 miles
    Test number
    948346410515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre heavily cracking recommend replacing 195/50/15
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre heavily cracking recommend replacing 195/50/15
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre heavily cracking recommend replacing 195/50/15
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre heavily cracking recommend replacing 195/50/15
  4. Pass35,296 miles (+5,212)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    35,296 miles
    Test number
    309889684922
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Rear both corroded on lower rings! (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded!
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Broke off its clamp! cable tied on! (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel filler cap fitted!
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are cracking on edges! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass30,084 miles (+4,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    30,084 miles
    Test number
    142191628912
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  6. Pass25,180 miles (+237)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    25,180 miles
    Test number
    996229199808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail24,943 miles (+5,208)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,943 miles
    Test number
    664298992203
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass19,735 miles (+4,596)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    19,735 miles
    Test number
    648598872982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,139 miles (+1,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    15,139 miles
    Test number
    466936855851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass13,727 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    13,727 miles
    Test number
    810731955610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,697 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    12,697 miles
    Test number
    720140478607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,953 miles (+915)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    11,953 miles
    Test number
    975549312856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,038 miles (+743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    11,038 miles
    Test number
    886210901933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  14. Pass10,295 miles (+873)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    10,295 miles
    Test number
    959967715154
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  15. Pass9,422 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    9,422 miles
    Test number
    398958104139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,867 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    8,867 miles
    Test number
    877113333181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    8,498 miles
    Test number
    989431562038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1998 BN

What vehicle is registration 1998 BN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1998 BN on a black petrol Ford KA first used on 27 Mar 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 1998 BN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1998 BN is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1998 BN?
The MOT on 1998 BN is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1998 BN done?
1998 BN was recorded at 44,674 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 2,477 miles a year.
Has 1998 BN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1998 BN has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 1998 BN 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 1998 BN find?
1998 BN passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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