
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
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.
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
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
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))
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))
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.
Pass57,136 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 57,136 miles
- Test number
- 725581547095
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass42,283 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 42,283 miles
- Test number
- 589076486599
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass34,654 miles (+4,427)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 34,654 miles
- Test number
- 334410329843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,227 miles (+4,875)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 30,227 miles
- Test number
- 382374681062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,352 miles (+5,212)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 25,352 miles
- Test number
- 436262978977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,140 miles (+5,573)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 20,140 miles
- Test number
- 345648415158
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
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