Ford KA
Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc
K8 CHDMOT history
K8 CHD is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,507 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 103,507 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,372 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 CHD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- KA
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 1 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 CHD was last recorded at 103,507 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 5,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Feb 2017: 60,942 miles, lower than 70,708 miles on 11 Feb 2017.
- 16 Aug 2023: 88,972 miles, lower than 89,005 miles on 11 Feb 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 97,513 miles · 22 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,994 miles
- Average per year
- 6,372 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,507 miles
- 2025 – 97,513 miles
- 2024 – 92,727 miles
- 2023 – 88,972 miles
- 2022 – 89,005 miles
- 2021 – 88,905 miles
- 2020 – 88,875 miles
- 2019 – 86,877 miles
- 2018 – 75,802 miles
- 2017 – 60,942 miles
- 2016 – 48,960 miles
- 2015 – 38,051 miles
- 2014 – 27,891 miles
- 2013 – 20,819 miles
- 2012 – 11,254 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,507 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUnderside undersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Vehicle under sealed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside handbrake cable mounting deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 21 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,507 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 103,507 miles
- Test number
- 658865427326
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside undersealed
Fail103,507 miles (+5,994)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,507 miles
- Test number
- 771986615723
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside undersealed
Pass97,513 miles (+4,786)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 97,513 miles
- Test number
- 638473242647
- MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Pass92,727 miles (+12)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 92,727 miles
- Test number
- 934265304633
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle under sealed
Fail92,715 miles (+3,743)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,715 miles
- Test number
- 364893473458
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle under sealed
Pass88,972 miles (-33)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 88,972 miles
- Test number
- 426167453219
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside undersealed
Pass89,005 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 89,005 miles
- Test number
- 407456639998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,952 miles (+47)2 dangerous7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,952 miles
- Test number
- 490450498306
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Pass88,905 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 88,905 miles
- Test number
- 785907113322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,905 miles (+30)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,905 miles
- Test number
- 818055963131
- DangerousOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass88,875 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 88,875 miles
- Test number
- 909072764851
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail88,875 miles (+1,998)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,875 miles
- Test number
- 312144405718
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass86,877 miles (+11,075)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 86,877 miles
- Test number
- 636693677809
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside handbrake cable mounting deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Pass75,802 miles (+14,860)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 75,802 miles
- Test number
- 505376765444
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside handbrake cable mounting deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass60,942 miles (-9,766)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 60,942 miles
- Test number
- 351550851126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,708 miles (+21,748)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,708 miles
- Test number
- 442116032964
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Pass48,960 miles (+10,909)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 48,960 miles
- Test number
- 904969833038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,051 miles (+10,160)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 38,051 miles
- Test number
- 439358135027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,891 miles (+7,072)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 27,891 miles
- Test number
- 577374034073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,819 miles (+9,565)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 20,819 miles
- Test number
- 185166553440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,254 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 11,254 miles
- Test number
- 208592052087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K8 CHD
- Does K8 CHD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 CHD is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K8 CHD?
- The MOT on K8 CHD is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K8 CHD done?
- K8 CHD was recorded at 103,507 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 6,372 miles a year.
- Has K8 CHD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 CHD has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on K8 CHD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 14 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K8 CHD find?
- K8 CHD passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear coil spring corroded; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.
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