Ford logo

Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

S13 TAEMOT history

S13 TAE is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 29 Apr 2011. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 75,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2024.

S13 TAE black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2025
Mileage
75,380 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2024
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,931 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S13 TAE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S13 TAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S13 TAE was last recorded at 75,380 miles on 25 Jul 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2023: 74,984 miles, lower than 100,133 miles on 9 Jun 2022.

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
75,372 miles · 22 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 75,380 miles
  • 2023 – 74,986 miles
  • 2022 – 100,133 miles
  • 2021 – 57,136 miles
  • 2020 – 43,116 miles
  • 2019 – 42,283 miles
  • 2018 – 34,654 miles
  • 2017 – 30,227 miles
  • 2016 – 25,352 miles
  • 2015 – 20,140 miles
  • 2014 – 14,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,380 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,380 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    75,380 miles
    Test number
    519237545618
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  2. Fail75,372 miles (+386)3 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,372 miles
    Test number
    531666858716
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket broke (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both front len's deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both boots not seated correctly (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both boots not seated correctly (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on dash
  3. Pass74,986 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    74,986 miles
    Test number
    728247463520
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail74,984 miles (-25,149)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,984 miles
    Test number
    437687007383
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass100,133 miles (+42,997)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    100,133 miles
    Test number
    201008512939
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
    • AdvisoryVehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.
  6. Pass57,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    57,136 miles
    Test number
    725581547095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,133 miles (+14,017)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,133 miles
    Test number
    944070379377
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  8. Pass43,116 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    43,116 miles
    Test number
    466368395569
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Fail43,116 miles (+833)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,116 miles
    Test number
    486049742828
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low front both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass42,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,283 miles
    Test number
    589076486599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,283 miles (+7,629)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,283 miles
    Test number
    279438749375
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass34,654 miles (+4,427)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,654 miles
    Test number
    334410329843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,227 miles (+4,875)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,227 miles
    Test number
    382374681062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,352 miles (+5,212)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,352 miles
    Test number
    436262978977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,140 miles (+5,573)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    20,140 miles
    Test number
    345648415158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    14,567 miles
    Test number
    276384014489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S13 TAE

Does S13 TAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S13 TAE expired on 24 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S13 TAE?
The MOT on S13 TAE expired on 24 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S13 TAE done?
S13 TAE was recorded at 75,380 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2024, an average of 5,931 miles a year.
Has S13 TAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S13 TAE has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S13 TAE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S13 TAE find?
S13 TAE passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear axle corroded.

Browse all S13T registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.