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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

540 CCYMOT history

540 CCY is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 19 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 113,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

540 CCY red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
113,504 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
540 CCY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

540 CCY was last recorded at 113,504 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,486 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
6,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,504 miles
  • 2024 – 111,912 miles
  • 2023 – 104,222 miles
  • 2022 – 98,391 miles
  • 2021 – 90,288 miles
  • 2019 – 88,488 miles
  • 2018 – 78,585 miles
  • 2017 – 74,493 miles
  • 2016 – 64,813 miles
  • 2015 – 55,877 miles
  • 2014 – 47,714 miles
  • 2013 – 36,534 miles
  • 2012 – 28,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,504 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front lower rear suspension arms bushes slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front tyres close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear beam axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,504 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    113,504 miles
    Test number
    539887316208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail113,486 miles (+1,574)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,486 miles
    Test number
    263024118450
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass111,912 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    111,912 miles
    Test number
    618578054783
    • AdvisoryFront lower rear suspension arms bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront tyres close to limit
  4. Fail111,912 miles (+7,690)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,912 miles
    Test number
    847676189477
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lower rear suspension arms bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront tyres close to limit
  5. Pass104,222 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    104,222 miles
    Test number
    625297045662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded
  6. Fail104,173 miles (+5,782)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,173 miles
    Test number
    751083468660
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded
  7. Pass98,391 miles (+8,103)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    98,391 miles
    Test number
    331036369451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass90,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    90,288 miles
    Test number
    242719673902
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Fail90,288 miles (+1,800)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,288 miles
    Test number
    287540088244
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass88,488 miles (+5,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,488 miles
    Test number
    644939620386
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass83,164 miles (+4,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,164 miles
    Test number
    314958491774
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass78,585 miles (+4,092)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,585 miles
    Test number
    572785900346
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slight imbalance
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
  13. Pass74,493 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,493 miles
    Test number
    834210921712
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  14. Fail74,493 miles (+9,680)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,493 miles
    Test number
    154732552329
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  15. Pass64,813 miles (+8,936)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,813 miles
    Test number
    759858767026
    • AdvisoryCracks in both rear tyre sidewalls
    • AdvisoryItem moved from drivers view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  16. Pass55,877 miles (+8,163)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,877 miles
    Test number
    647485955137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  17. Pass47,714 miles (+11,180)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,714 miles
    Test number
    655627364136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,534 miles (+7,787)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,534 miles
    Test number
    667078843162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,747 miles
    Test number
    256113052461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 540 CCY

What vehicle is registration 540 CCY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 540 CCY on a red petrol Ford KA first used on 19 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 540 CCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 540 CCY expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 540 CCY?
The MOT on 540 CCY expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 540 CCY done?
540 CCY was recorded at 113,504 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 6,386 miles a year.
Has 540 CCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 540 CCY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on 540 CCY 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 540 CCY find?
540 CCY passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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