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Mitsubishi FTO

Bronze · Petrol · 1994 · 1,998 cc

M4 KFAMOT history

M4 KFA is a bronze petrol Mitsubishi FTO first used on 1 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 53,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2026
Mileage
53,603 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
M4 KFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
FTO
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M4 KFA was last recorded at 53,603 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 May 2010: 41,880 miles, lower than 129,896 miles on 23 Apr 2009.

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
53,595 miles · 20 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
8 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,603 miles
  • 2023 – 53,595 miles
  • 2022 – 53,535 miles
  • 2021 – 53,228 miles
  • 2019 – 52,588 miles
  • 2015 – 48,080 miles
  • 2014 – 44,234 miles
  • 2013 – 42,497 miles
  • 2012 – 41,928 miles
  • 2010 – 41,880 miles
  • 2009 – 129,896 miles
  • 2007 – 126,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,603 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 215/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,603 miles (+8)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    53,603 miles
    Test number
    390361928944
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 215/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  2. Pass53,595 miles (+60)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    53,595 miles
    Test number
    833503119960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass53,535 miles (+307)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    53,535 miles
    Test number
    862277699796
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor to sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Around suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor to sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass53,228 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    53,228 miles
    Test number
    477599554296
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on pre2003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floors to sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail53,226 miles (+638)10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,226 miles
    Test number
    910092223989
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both floors to sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass52,588 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,588 miles
    Test number
    355094855921
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside
  7. Fail52,588 miles (+4,508)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,588 miles
    Test number
    130739706400
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under both rear wheel arches within 30cm of both trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in o/s/r chassis leg
  8. Pass48,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,080 miles
    Test number
    857181825133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. FailMileage not read10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    229260225145
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Note1.n/s rear brake disc corroded and in poor condition o/s rear tyre slightly cracked on walls
  10. Pass44,234 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,234 miles
    Test number
    965934494014
    • Note1.front tyres perrished and worn on inner edges n/s front on limit no chords showing 3.tyres cracked on inner walls
  11. Fail44,234 miles (+1,737)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,234 miles
    Test number
    877553094037
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Note1.front tyres perrished and worn on inner edges n/s front on limit no chords showing 3.tyres cracked on inner walls
  12. Pass42,497 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,497 miles
    Test number
    409488293001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,928 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,928 miles
    Test number
    257879312163
    • NoteWiper motor noisy
  14. Fail41,927 miles (+47)11 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,927 miles
    Test number
    915255762046
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre miss shaped
    • NoteO/s/r anti roll bar split
    • NoteWiper motor noisey
  15. Fail41,880 miles (-88,016)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,880 miles
    Test number
    323625040128
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteN/s track rod end boot split
    • NoteO/s inner cv boot split
    • NoteO/s track rod end boot split
  16. Pass129,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    129,896 miles
    Test number
    114233619172
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  17. Fail129,896 miles (+3,383)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,896 miles
    Test number
    404655609157
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  18. Pass126,513 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    126,513 miles
    Test number
    373129267116
    • Note1.slight play in o/s front anti roll bar dop link †2.n/s front inner cv boot split †3.rear tyres punctured slightly mishaped and worn on inner edges †4.rear brake discs corroded †5.exhaust system corroded in places
  19. Pass117,362 km
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    117,362 km
    Test number
    600976156107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M4 KFA

Does M4 KFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M4 KFA expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M4 KFA?
The MOT on M4 KFA expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M4 KFA done?
M4 KFA was recorded at 53,603 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025.
Has M4 KFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M4 KFA has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on M4 KFA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M4 KFA find?
M4 KFA passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.

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