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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

K40 KAOMOT history

K40 KAO is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 52,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

K40 KAO black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
52,292 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 KAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 KAO was last recorded at 52,292 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2015: 38,219 miles, lower than 39,457 miles on 20 Mar 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
50,122 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,170 miles
Average per year
2,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,292 miles
  • 2025 – 50,122 miles
  • 2024 – 47,760 miles
  • 2023 – 46,828 miles
  • 2022 – 46,469 miles
  • 2021 – 46,062 miles
  • 2020 – 45,873 miles
  • 2019 – 45,129 miles
  • 2018 – 43,970 miles
  • 2017 – 43,048 miles
  • 2016 – 41,151 miles
  • 2015 – 38,219 miles
  • 2014 – 39,457 miles
  • 2013 – 30,132 miles
  • 2012 – 23,451 miles
  • 2011 – 17,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,292 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,292 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    52,292 miles
    Test number
    362921300598
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  2. Fail52,292 miles (+2,170)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,292 miles
    Test number
    944622946017
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  3. Pass50,122 miles (+2,362)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    50,122 miles
    Test number
    145735694486
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield loose

  4. Pass47,760 miles (+932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    47,760 miles
    Test number
    681962398437
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass46,828 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,828 miles
    Test number
    765844751113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,469 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,469 miles
    Test number
    337387778001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,062 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    46,062 miles
    Test number
    972575822458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,873 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    45,873 miles
    Test number
    983911764222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,129 miles (+1,159)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    45,129 miles
    Test number
    748548878210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,970 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,970 miles
    Test number
    822962793107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,048 miles (+1,897)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,048 miles
    Test number
    541032683552
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre scuffed on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass41,151 miles (+2,932)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,151 miles
    Test number
    722573701165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,219 miles (-1,238)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,219 miles
    Test number
    635217975067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,457 miles (+9,325)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,457 miles
    Test number
    735879574096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,132 miles (+6,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,132 miles
    Test number
    677169373067
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass23,451 miles (+5,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,451 miles
    Test number
    236606572034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass17,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,685 miles
    Test number
    716637481070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 KAO

Does K40 KAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 KAO is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 KAO?
The MOT on K40 KAO is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 KAO done?
K40 KAO was recorded at 52,292 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 2,314 miles a year.
Has K40 KAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 KAO has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 KAO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K40 KAO find?
K40 KAO passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear coil spring corroded both, and 1 more.

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