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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

S27 ALHMOT history

S27 ALH is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 57,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

S27 ALH black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
57,809 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 ALH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 ALH was last recorded at 57,809 miles on 11 May 2026, 222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,587 miles · 16 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
222 miles
Average per year
2,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,809 miles
  • 2024 – 57,587 miles
  • 2021 – 57,289 miles
  • 2020 – 57,040 miles
  • 2019 – 56,543 miles
  • 2018 – 56,279 miles
  • 2017 – 55,700 miles
  • 2016 – 54,505 miles
  • 2015 – 52,037 miles
  • 2014 – 48,838 miles
  • 2013 – 43,349 miles
  • 2012 – 34,500 miles
  • 2011 – 28,249 miles
  • 2010 – 25,784 miles
  • 2009 – 18,728 miles
  • 2008 – 12,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,809 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,809 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    57,809 miles
    Test number
    462543125615
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded
  2. Fail57,809 miles (+222)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,809 miles
    Test number
    517797163848
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded
  3. Pass57,587 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    57,587 miles
    Test number
    367824805052
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail57,586 miles (+297)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,586 miles
    Test number
    213461128206
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass57,289 miles (+45)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    57,289 miles
    Test number
    914522220188
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail57,244 miles (+204)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,244 miles
    Test number
    839222732699
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone bushe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all suspension components
  7. Pass57,040 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    57,040 miles
    Test number
    598984814341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail57,037 miles (+494)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,037 miles
    Test number
    180449988711
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass56,543 miles (+264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,543 miles
    Test number
    905018361744
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  10. Pass56,279 miles (+579)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,279 miles
    Test number
    895266177461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,700 miles (+1,195)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,700 miles
    Test number
    394271087029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,505 miles (+2,468)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,505 miles
    Test number
    925984422843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,037 miles (+3,199)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,037 miles
    Test number
    588950725157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,838 miles
    Test number
    356411824149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,838 miles (+5,489)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,838 miles
    Test number
    205161424126
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass43,349 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,349 miles
    Test number
    839653523150
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  17. Fail43,349 miles (+8,849)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,349 miles
    Test number
    257542623103
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass34,500 miles (+6,251)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,500 miles
    Test number
    438285022145
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in rear axle bushes
  19. Pass28,249 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,249 miles
    Test number
    986013901155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,784 miles (+7,056)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    25,784 miles
    Test number
    413537700127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,728 miles (+6,560)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,728 miles
    Test number
    124504319106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    12,168 miles
    Test number
    553187428126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S27 ALH

Does S27 ALH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 ALH is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S27 ALH?
The MOT on S27 ALH is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S27 ALH done?
S27 ALH was recorded at 57,809 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 2,534 miles a year.
Has S27 ALH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 ALH has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S27 ALH 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 S27 ALH find?
S27 ALH passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 6 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 3 more.

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