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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc

C8 VDYMOT history

C8 VDY is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 13 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 70,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

C8 VDY red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
70,885 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 VDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
13 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 VDY was last recorded at 70,885 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,885 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,885 miles
  • 2025 – 68,266 miles
  • 2024 – 61,916 miles
  • 2023 – 61,734 miles
  • 2022 – 55,212 miles
  • 2021 – 50,482 miles
  • 2020 – 49,038 miles
  • 2019 – 46,800 miles
  • 2018 – 45,479 miles
  • 2017 – 44,216 miles
  • 2016 – 41,975 miles
  • 2015 – 35,739 miles
  • 2014 – 27,803 miles
  • 2013 – 17,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,885 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    70,885 miles
    Test number
    798040999669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail70,885 miles (+2,619)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,885 miles
    Test number
    710623738362
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass68,266 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    68,266 miles
    Test number
    583555679456
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail68,266 miles (+6,350)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,266 miles
    Test number
    492458778712
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass61,916 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    61,916 miles
    Test number
    907290566460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail61,913 miles (+179)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,913 miles
    Test number
    789195859241
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass61,734 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    61,734 miles
    Test number
    635896613191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail61,676 miles (+6,464)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,676 miles
    Test number
    998848365057
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear/centre join (loose) (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass55,212 miles (+4,730)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,212 miles
    Test number
    746397109549
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Gearbox seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight bracket damaged but secure and aim within limits
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
  10. Pass50,482 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,482 miles
    Test number
    531516638963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,038 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,038 miles
    Test number
    756218286692
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Fail49,038 miles (+2,238)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,038 miles
    Test number
    453813284855
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass46,800 miles (+1,321)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,800 miles
    Test number
    817663278569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted small damage to alloy (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner drive shaft seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Pass45,479 miles (+1,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,479 miles
    Test number
    942419562954
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe bracket missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade torn slightly.
  15. Pass44,216 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,216 miles
    Test number
    851718579085
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket is broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp is missing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust is badly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Fail44,216 miles (+2,241)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,216 miles
    Test number
    789231714912
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket is broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp is missing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust is badly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass41,975 miles (+6,236)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,975 miles
    Test number
    961119955587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,739 miles (+7,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,739 miles
    Test number
    297698445437
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  19. Pass27,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,803 miles
    Test number
    167550044163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,803 miles (+10,166)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,803 miles
    Test number
    779229934114
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  21. Pass17,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    17,637 miles
    Test number
    158679843197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 VDY

Does C8 VDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 VDY is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 VDY?
The MOT on C8 VDY is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 VDY done?
C8 VDY was recorded at 70,885 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 4,202 miles a year.
Has C8 VDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 VDY has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 VDY 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 C8 VDY find?
C8 VDY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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