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Orange · Petrol · 2014 · 1,498 cc

K8 FOAMOT history

K8 FOA is an orange petrol MG 3 first used on 6 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 41,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

K8 FOA orange MG 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MG 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
41,942 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 FOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
3
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
6 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 FOA was last recorded at 41,942 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 5,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
36,716 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,226 miles
Average per year
3,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,942 miles
  • 2025 – 36,716 miles
  • 2024 – 30,811 miles
  • 2023 – 23,616 miles
  • 2022 – 23,576 miles
  • 2020 – 22,981 miles
  • 2019 – 22,357 miles
  • 2018 – 16,363 miles
  • 2017 – 12,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,942 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,942 miles (+5,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    41,942 miles
    Test number
    608739286241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass36,716 miles (+5,905)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    36,716 miles
    Test number
    958996315267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass30,811 miles (+7,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    30,811 miles
    Test number
    147321259077
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass23,616 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    23,616 miles
    Test number
    551241003636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass23,576 miles (+153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    23,576 miles
    Test number
    823377006486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass23,423 miles (+442)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    23,423 miles
    Test number
    814802123506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass22,981 miles (+624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    22,981 miles
    Test number
    570978987103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass22,357 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    22,357 miles
    Test number
    408983316330
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail22,357 miles (+3,434)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,357 miles
    Test number
    601011828111
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass18,923 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    18,923 miles
    Test number
    812103899366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,363 miles (+3,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    16,363 miles
    Test number
    426774346256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wiper blade beginning to split

  12. Pass12,773 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    12,773 miles
    Test number
    995888768235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about K8 FOA

Does K8 FOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 FOA is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 FOA?
The MOT on K8 FOA is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 FOA done?
K8 FOA was recorded at 41,942 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 3,229 miles a year.
Has K8 FOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 FOA has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on K8 FOA 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 K8 FOA find?
K8 FOA passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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