Ford KA
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc
K31 ACJMOT history
K31 ACJ is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,885 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 97,885 mi
- At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,683 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K31 ACJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- KA
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K31 ACJ was last recorded at 97,885 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 97,885 miles · 14 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,683 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,885 miles
- 2025 – 90,107 miles
- 2024 – 87,625 miles
- 2023 – 86,088 miles
- 2022 – 74,298 miles
- 2021 – 63,917 miles
- 2020 – 57,599 miles
- 2019 – 50,812 miles
- 2018 – 44,945 miles
- 2017 – 39,682 miles
- 2016 – 34,294 miles
- 2015 – 34,204 miles
- 2013 – 24,201 miles
- 2012 – 19,756 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,885 miles
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 15 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,885 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 97,885 miles
- Test number
- 166109919174
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail97,885 miles (+7,778)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,885 miles
- Test number
- 644898350371
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass90,107 miles (+2,482)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 90,107 miles
- Test number
- 505858394814
- AdvisoryParking brake only just met reqirements
Pass87,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 87,625 miles
- Test number
- 469567952313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,625 miles (+1,537)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,625 miles
- Test number
- 650835536580
- MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Pass86,088 miles (+1,170)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 86,088 miles
- Test number
- 445963582693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,918 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 84,918 miles
- Test number
- 976076584185
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail84,918 miles (+10,620)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,918 miles
- Test number
- 657599475168
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass74,298 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 74,298 miles
- Test number
- 657244537737
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail74,295 miles (+10,378)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,295 miles
- Test number
- 410234330620
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,917 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 63,917 miles
- Test number
- 627693435618
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail63,915 miles (+6,316)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,915 miles
- Test number
- 791190636853
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded correded under coating (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,599 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 57,599 miles
- Test number
- 181883945261
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail57,599 miles (+6,787)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,599 miles
- Test number
- 572862624961
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass50,812 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 50,812 miles
- Test number
- 719024480227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,812 miles (+5,867)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,812 miles
- Test number
- 885773258753
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel binding slightly
Pass44,945 miles (+75)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 44,945 miles
- Test number
- 489472089083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,870 miles (+5,188)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,870 miles
- Test number
- 225507493546
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play steeringrack (2.2.B.1f)
Pass39,682 miles (+5,388)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 39,682 miles
- Test number
- 484101002725
- AdvisoryOsf shocker light misting of oil
- AdvisorySlight play nsf tie rod
- AdvisoryTop strut mounts heavilly corroded
Pass34,294 miles (+90)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 34,294 miles
- Test number
- 967707321750
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,204 miles (+1,341)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 34,204 miles
- Test number
- 215799605253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,863 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 32,863 miles
- Test number
- 965649265022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,861 miles (+8,660)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,861 miles
- Test number
- 119509865002
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass24,201 miles (+4,445)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 24,201 miles
- Test number
- 628828913319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,756 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 19,756 miles
- Test number
- 257130422354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,756 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,756 miles
- Test number
- 266020922306
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Questions about K31 ACJ
- Does K31 ACJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 ACJ is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K31 ACJ?
- The MOT on K31 ACJ is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K31 ACJ done?
- K31 ACJ was recorded at 97,885 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 5,683 miles a year.
- Has K31 ACJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K31 ACJ has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on K31 ACJ 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 K31 ACJ find?
- K31 ACJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.
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