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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

K40 SFSMOT history

K40 SFS is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 28 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 47,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

K40 SFS red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
47,853 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 SFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 SFS was last recorded at 47,853 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,825 miles · 30 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
3,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,853 miles
  • 2024 – 47,825 miles
  • 2023 – 47,482 miles
  • 2022 – 46,709 miles
  • 2021 – 45,387 miles
  • 2020 – 44,108 miles
  • 2019 – 42,380 miles
  • 2018 – 37,000 miles
  • 2017 – 31,553 miles
  • 2016 – 19,488 miles
  • 2015 – 12,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,853 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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,853 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    47,853 miles
    Test number
    445107545050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,825 miles (+343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    47,825 miles
    Test number
    554632755958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Pass47,482 miles (+773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    47,482 miles
    Test number
    111260519017
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass46,709 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    46,709 miles
    Test number
    707343929457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,387 miles (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    45,387 miles
    Test number
    892455103366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,108 miles
    Test number
    563729740636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail44,108 miles (+1,728)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,108 miles
    Test number
    669619878853
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass42,380 miles (+5,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,380 miles
    Test number
    551587028238
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wheel has slight bind and brake pads showing signs of adverse wear.
  9. Pass37,000 miles (+5,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    37,000 miles
    Test number
    558040917557
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass31,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,553 miles
    Test number
    289490868011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail31,553 miles (+1,375)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,553 miles
    Test number
    393574023318
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
  12. Pass30,178 miles (+10,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    30,178 miles
    Test number
    465017630352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass19,488 miles (+6,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    19,488 miles
    Test number
    211741268156
    • 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)
  14. Pass12,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    12,639 miles
    Test number
    559797745121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail12,639 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,639 miles
    Test number
    449937645191
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about K40 SFS

Does K40 SFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 SFS is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 SFS?
The MOT on K40 SFS is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 SFS done?
K40 SFS was recorded at 47,853 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 3,231 miles a year.
Has K40 SFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 SFS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on K40 SFS 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 K40 SFS find?
K40 SFS passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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