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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

S23 MHKMOT history

S23 MHK is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 77,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

S23 MHK silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
77,964 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 MHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 MHK was last recorded at 77,964 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,964 miles · 20 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,964 miles
  • 2024 – 75,909 miles
  • 2023 – 71,151 miles
  • 2022 – 65,654 miles
  • 2021 – 58,980 miles
  • 2020 – 51,212 miles
  • 2019 – 46,958 miles
  • 2018 – 43,208 miles
  • 2017 – 39,657 miles
  • 2016 – 36,755 miles
  • 2015 – 31,930 miles
  • 2014 – 27,338 miles
  • 2013 – 21,977 miles
  • 2012 – 20,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,964 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, 2021–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,964 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    77,964 miles
    Test number
    637260012902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail77,964 miles (+2,055)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,964 miles
    Test number
    145293979267
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  3. Pass75,909 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,909 miles
    Test number
    320679094376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail75,908 miles (+4,757)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,908 miles
    Test number
    195803008453
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Both OS/NS (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexie pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass71,151 miles (+5,497)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,151 miles
    Test number
    806891437444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,654 miles (+6,674)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,654 miles
    Test number
    548005220680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,980 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,980 miles
    Test number
    472601576259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,976 miles (+7,764)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,976 miles
    Test number
    877547095509
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  9. Pass51,212 miles (+4,254)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,212 miles
    Test number
    979914788053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,958 miles (+3,750)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,958 miles
    Test number
    661382051875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,208 miles (+3,551)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    43,208 miles
    Test number
    495705687551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,657 miles (+2,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,657 miles
    Test number
    345622354633
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear section has outer skin corrosion
  13. Pass36,755 miles (+4,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    36,755 miles
    Test number
    992833310477
    • AdvisoryExhaust is deteriorated
  14. Pass31,930 miles (+4,592)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    31,930 miles
    Test number
    930923635415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,338 miles (+5,361)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    27,338 miles
    Test number
    438031794212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust heavy corrosion rear shocks soft
  16. Pass21,977 miles (+1,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,977 miles
    Test number
    439772203487
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  17. Pass20,473 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    20,473 miles
    Test number
    238638692247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S23 MHK

Does S23 MHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 MHK is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 MHK?
The MOT on S23 MHK is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 MHK done?
S23 MHK was recorded at 77,964 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 4,308 miles a year.
Has S23 MHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 MHK has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 MHK 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 S23 MHK find?
S23 MHK passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front coil spring corroded.

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