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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,599 cc

KA 1MOT history

KA 1 is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 16,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

KA 1 blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
16,422 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KA 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KA 1 was last recorded at 16,422 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
16,395 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 16,422 miles
  • 2025 – 16,395 miles
  • 2024 – 16,323 miles
  • 2022 – 16,029 miles
  • 2021 – 15,996 miles
  • 2019 – 15,971 miles
  • 2018 – 15,908 miles
  • 2017 – 15,816 miles
  • 2016 – 15,276 miles
  • 2015 – 15,043 miles
  • 2014 – 13,874 miles
  • 2013 – 12,523 miles
  • 2012 – 11,356 miles
  • 2011 – 10,447 miles
  • 2010 – 9,600 miles
  • 2009 – 8,980 miles
  • 2008 – 8,124 miles
  • 2007 – 7,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,422 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryLight corrosion on all underside components/chassis legs

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake discs corroded inner sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,422 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    16,422 miles
    Test number
    681291920743
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on all underside components/chassis legs

  2. Fail16,422 miles (+27)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,422 miles
    Test number
    974426553131
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on all underside components/chassis legs

  3. Pass16,395 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    16,395 miles
    Test number
    875720264405
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail16,395 miles (+72)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,395 miles
    Test number
    381746047226
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass16,323 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    16,323 miles
    Test number
    933200941232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass16,029 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    16,029 miles
    Test number
    196299105226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass15,996 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    15,996 miles
    Test number
    805364971168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Fail15,996 miles (+25)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,996 miles
    Test number
    493639958574
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member to subframe and floor to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass15,971 miles (+63)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    15,971 miles
    Test number
    324930588693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has too much travel but within acceptable limits. (advise inspection/repair)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter and tank corroded

  10. Pass15,908 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    15,908 miles
    Test number
    746131543587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,816 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    15,816 miles
    Test number
    323196396231
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded inner sides

  12. Fail15,816 miles (+540)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,816 miles
    Test number
    596044376349
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded inner sides
    • AdvisoryOil leaks around cambelt / auxillary belts

  13. Pass15,276 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    15,276 miles
    Test number
    584517153214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak at engine
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  14. Fail15,274 miles (+231)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,274 miles
    Test number
    472302023308
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailurePassenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak at engine
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  15. Pass15,043 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    15,043 miles
    Test number
    575955935140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail15,043 miles (+1,169)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,043 miles
    Test number
    878574035164
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass13,874 miles (+1,351)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    13,874 miles
    Test number
    689084414121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside Front Valve stem Cracked/perrished

  18. Pass12,523 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    12,523 miles
    Test number
    696030573003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,356 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    11,356 miles
    Test number
    916623282045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,447 miles (+847)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    10,447 miles
    Test number
    428684781006
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner edges wearing 195/45r16 80v

  21. Pass9,600 miles (+620)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    9,600 miles
    Test number
    601862680063
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge of tread

  22. Pass8,980 miles (+856)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    8,980 miles
    Test number
    390362889008
    • NoteSlight power steering fluid leak from pump area

  23. Pass8,124 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    8,124 miles
    Test number
    840704488043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail7,387 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,387 miles
    Test number
    373155487014
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass7,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    7,387 miles
    Test number
    441045787053
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about KA 1

What vehicle is registration KA 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KA 1 on a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Mar 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does KA 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KA 1 is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on KA 1?
The MOT on KA 1 is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KA 1 done?
KA 1 was recorded at 16,422 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 480 miles a year.
Has KA 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KA 1 has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on KA 1 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 KA 1 find?
KA 1 passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4; light corrosion on all underside components/chassis legs.

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