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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

REL 294MOT history

REL 294 is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 17 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 59,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

REL 294 blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
59,713 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
REL 294
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

REL 294 was last recorded at 59,713 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 2,579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,134 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,579 miles
Average per year
3,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,713 miles
  • 2024 – 57,134 miles
  • 2023 – 56,308 miles
  • 2022 – 53,642 miles
  • 2021 – 48,873 miles
  • 2020 – 43,526 miles
  • 2019 – 38,311 miles
  • 2018 – 35,561 miles
  • 2017 – 32,742 miles
  • 2016 – 30,235 miles
  • 2015 – 27,046 miles
  • 2014 – 26,026 miles
  • 2013 – 24,270 miles
  • 2012 – 19,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,713 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

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.

  • Rear section of exhaust corroding

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear section of exhaust slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,713 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    59,713 miles
    Test number
    295625662500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
  2. Fail59,713 miles (+2,579)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,713 miles
    Test number
    667403881252
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
  3. Pass57,134 miles (+826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    57,134 miles
    Test number
    302639122183
    • AdvisoryRear Axle and suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both NS and OS rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass56,308 miles (+2,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    56,308 miles
    Test number
    534004749695
    • AdvisoryUnable to test under side fuel pipes and brake pipes due to covers
  5. Pass53,642 miles (+4,769)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    53,642 miles
    Test number
    238217866850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFull exhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnable to test under side brake pipes due to covers
  6. Pass48,873 miles (+5,347)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    48,873 miles
    Test number
    274008960183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust deteriorated
  7. Pass43,526 miles (+5,215)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    43,526 miles
    Test number
    804043537783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust corroding
  8. Pass38,311 miles (+2,750)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    38,311 miles
    Test number
    777386381079
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust slight corrosion
  9. Pass35,561 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    35,561 miles
    Test number
    733731373313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail35,561 miles (+2,819)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,561 miles
    Test number
    841458765705
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass32,742 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    32,742 miles
    Test number
    319656763932
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear box on exhaust corroded badly will need attention shortly
    • AdvisorySome brake pipes not checked due to underside covers
  12. Fail32,742 miles (+2,507)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,742 miles
    Test number
    989261416806
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear box on exhaust corroded badly will need attention shortly
    • AdvisorySome brake pipes not checked due to underside covers
  13. Pass30,235 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    30,235 miles
    Test number
    532790347608
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryUnable to test most underside fuel/brake pipes due to covers
  14. Fail30,233 miles (+3,187)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,233 miles
    Test number
    202291927888
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryUnable to test most underside fuel/brake pipes due to covers
  15. Pass27,046 miles (+1,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    27,046 miles
    Test number
    112807623835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust slight corrosion
  16. Pass26,026 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    26,026 miles
    Test number
    569109314242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,270 miles (+4,858)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    24,270 miles
    Test number
    568645523211
    • NoteRear section of exhaust slight corrosion
    • NoteUnable to test all brake pipes due to covers
  18. Pass19,412 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    19,412 miles
    Test number
    736437722283
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnable to test brake pipes underneath due to covers

Questions about REL 294

What vehicle is registration REL 294 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show REL 294 on a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 17 Sept 2009. 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 REL 294 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on REL 294 expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on REL 294?
The MOT on REL 294 expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has REL 294 done?
REL 294 was recorded at 59,713 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 3,069 miles a year.
Has REL 294 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. REL 294 has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on REL 294 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 REL 294 find?
REL 294 passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear axle corroded.

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