
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Pass48,080 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 48,080 miles
- Test number
- 857181825133
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
Pass42,497 miles (+569)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 42,497 miles
- Test number
- 409488293001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,928 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 41,928 miles
- Test number
- 257879312163
- NoteWiper motor noisy
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
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
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)
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)
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
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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