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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

S28 AEMMOT history

S28 AEM is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 92,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S28 AEM white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
92,800 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 AEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 AEM was last recorded at 92,800 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 2,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,282 miles · 10 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2,518 miles
Average per year
6,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,800 miles
  • 2025 – 90,282 miles
  • 2024 – 86,788 miles
  • 2023 – 81,192 miles
  • 2022 – 77,632 miles
  • 2021 – 75,047 miles
  • 2020 – 66,558 miles
  • 2019 – 59,253 miles
  • 2018 – 50,554 miles
  • 2017 – 37,729 miles
  • 2016 – 27,742 miles
  • 2015 – 16,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,800 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    92,800 miles
    Test number
    346466479663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail92,800 miles (+2,518)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,800 miles
    Test number
    595894352174
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass90,282 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    90,282 miles
    Test number
    710419130060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail90,281 miles (+3,493)5 major2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,281 miles
    Test number
    812084224560
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,788 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    86,788 miles
    Test number
    612053295393
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail86,788 miles (+5,596)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,788 miles
    Test number
    600476947582
    • DangerousNearside Rear Axle fractured chalked (5.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass81,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    81,192 miles
    Test number
    261389343489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,192 miles (+3,519)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,192 miles
    Test number
    269531810397
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass77,673 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,673 miles
    Test number
    905878541254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,632 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,632 miles
    Test number
    199768417314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,515 miles (+2,468)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,515 miles
    Test number
    442894318982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,047 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,047 miles
    Test number
    393564954981
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront strut mounts noisy

  13. Fail75,047 miles (+8,489)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,047 miles
    Test number
    610536477720
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront strut mounts noisy

  14. Pass66,558 miles (+7,305)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,558 miles
    Test number
    355087272210
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  15. Pass59,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,253 miles
    Test number
    818672546449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,253 miles (+1,632)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,253 miles
    Test number
    682645246469
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  17. Pass57,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    57,621 miles
    Test number
    658630011538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,621 miles (+7,067)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,621 miles
    Test number
    594574285045
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  19. Pass50,554 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,554 miles
    Test number
    601654766454
    • AdvisoryRear rear silencer poor condition corroded

  20. Fail50,544 miles (+12,815)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,544 miles
    Test number
    724820407314
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump corroded needs replacing
    • AdvisoryRear rear silencer poor condition corroded

  21. Pass37,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,729 miles
    Test number
    357685762191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,729 miles (+9,987)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,729 miles
    Test number
    521962419067
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav. (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass27,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,742 miles
    Test number
    838772133464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,742 miles (+11,011)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,742 miles
    Test number
    788749791552
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass16,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    16,731 miles
    Test number
    109185665078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 AEM

Does S28 AEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 AEM is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 AEM?
The MOT on S28 AEM is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 AEM done?
S28 AEM was recorded at 92,800 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 6,573 miles a year.
Has S28 AEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 AEM has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S28 AEM 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 S28 AEM find?
S28 AEM passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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