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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,299 cc

K40 KBRMOT history

K40 KBR is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 31 May 2007. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 65,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2023.

K40 KBR black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2023
Mileage
65,147 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 KBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 May 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

K40 KBR was last recorded at 65,147 miles on 24 Aug 2023, 155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jul 2014: 23,558 miles, lower than 81,446 miles on 31 May 2013.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
64,992 miles · 13 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
155 miles
Average per year
4,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 65,147 miles
  • 2022 – 61,579 miles
  • 2021 – 58,686 miles
  • 2019 – 55,529 miles
  • 2018 – 48,255 miles
  • 2017 – 41,886 miles
  • 2016 – 36,790 miles
  • 2015 – 29,921 miles
  • 2014 – 23,558 miles
  • 2013 – 81,446 miles
  • 2012 – 15,041 miles
  • 2011 – 11,620 miles
  • 2010 – 8,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail65,147 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength -floor (marked in yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength -floor (marked in yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength -chassis (marked in yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced -chassis (marked in yellow chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired -centre of nearside outer sill (repair not seam welded) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired -centre of nearside outer sill (repair not seam welded) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced -nearside rear inner wheel arch (behind fuel filler cap) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength -nearside rear inner wheel arch/sill (marked in yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength -offside rear inner wheel arch/sill (marked in yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired -rear of nearside outer sill (repair not seam welded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired -rear of offside outer sill (repair not seam welded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail65,147 miles (+155)14 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,147 miles
    Test number
    726453299548
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength -floor (marked in yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength -floor (marked in yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength -chassis (marked in yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced -chassis (marked in yellow chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired -centre of nearside outer sill (repair not seam welded) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired -centre of nearside outer sill (repair not seam welded) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced -nearside rear inner wheel arch (behind fuel filler cap) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength -nearside rear inner wheel arch/sill (marked in yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength -offside rear inner wheel arch/sill (marked in yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired -rear of nearside outer sill (repair not seam welded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired -rear of offside outer sill (repair not seam welded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail64,992 miles (+3,413)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,992 miles
    Test number
    495601142671
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch behind fuel filler cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass61,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    61,579 miles
    Test number
    598834789555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail61,515 miles (+2,829)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,515 miles
    Test number
    397000632772
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass58,686 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    58,686 miles
    Test number
    422323165123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvanced areas of corrosion

  6. Fail58,686 miles (+37)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,686 miles
    Test number
    240607611034
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvanced areas of corrosion

  7. Fail58,649 miles (+3,120)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,649 miles
    Test number
    970103592280
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm pivot bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm pivot bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion under vehicle.

  8. Pass55,529 miles (+7,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,529 miles
    Test number
    387279535449
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass48,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,255 miles
    Test number
    939899500073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,255 miles (+6,369)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,255 miles
    Test number
    165844139357
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass41,886 miles (+5,096)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,886 miles
    Test number
    559341398838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,790 miles
    Test number
    237901385794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,790 miles (+6,869)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,790 miles
    Test number
    871688891699
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass29,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,921 miles
    Test number
    197407985118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail29,921 miles (+6,363)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,921 miles
    Test number
    835027385171
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass23,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    23,558 miles
    Test number
    776545584124
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail23,558 miles (-57,888)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,558 miles
    Test number
    995745784105
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass81,446 miles (+66,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    81,446 miles
    Test number
    918571253197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass15,041 miles (+3,421)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    15,041 miles
    Test number
    886497272128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,620 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    11,620 miles
    Test number
    466154251121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    8,223 miles
    Test number
    173504450155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 KBR

Does K40 KBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 KBR expired on 13 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 KBR?
The MOT on K40 KBR expired on 13 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 KBR done?
K40 KBR was recorded at 65,147 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2023, an average of 4,305 miles a year.
Has K40 KBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 KBR has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on K40 KBR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K40 KBR find?
K40 KBR failed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2023 with 14 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose excessively chafed; nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength -floor (marked in yellow chalk); offside front brake hose excessively chafed, and 13 more.

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