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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc

S31 SESMOT history

S31 SES is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 14 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 53,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2021.

S31 SES silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2022
Mileage
53,588 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 SES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 SES was last recorded at 53,588 miles on 18 Nov 2021, 614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,974 miles · 9 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
614 miles
Average per year
3,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 53,588 miles
  • 2020 – 52,974 miles
  • 2019 – 52,063 miles
  • 2018 – 51,054 miles
  • 2017 – 50,945 miles
  • 2016 – 50,852 miles
  • 2015 – 45,458 miles
  • 2014 – 39,564 miles
  • 2013 – 34,481 miles
  • 2012 – 29,006 miles
  • 2011 – 24,668 miles
  • 2010 – 24,486 miles
  • 2009 – 19,381 miles
  • 2008 – 10,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,588 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose 1 rear box mount snapped off (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Engine Management Light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded along front of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,588 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    53,588 miles
    Test number
    269671996131
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose 1 rear box mount snapped off (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail53,588 miles (+614)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,588 miles
    Test number
    817521209487
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose 1 rear box mount snapped off (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass52,974 miles (+911)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    52,974 miles
    Test number
    923549738312
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 1 rear box mount briken off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLift in o/s/s n/s front strut tops

  4. Pass52,063 miles (+1,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,063 miles
    Test number
    955538500509
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 1 rear box mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass51,054 miles (+109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    51,054 miles
    Test number
    146841501169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Top strut mounting has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass50,945 miles (+13)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    50,945 miles
    Test number
    888832863501
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded along front of vehicle (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer support corroded away one side but still adequately supported by other side

  7. Fail50,932 miles (+80)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,932 miles
    Test number
    319716742192
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded along front of vehicle (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer support corroded away one side but still adequately supported by other side

  8. Pass50,852 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,852 miles
    Test number
    133020085985
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail50,842 miles (+5,384)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,842 miles
    Test number
    344264298954
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass45,458 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,458 miles
    Test number
    636775405102
    • NoteE.M.L.permn. on.

  11. Fail45,458 miles (+5,894)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,458 miles
    Test number
    288565105459
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteE.M.L.permn. on.

  12. Pass39,564 miles (+51)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,564 miles
    Test number
    576535104167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn excessivley inner edge

  13. Fail39,513 miles (+5,032)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,513 miles
    Test number
    219051204178
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn excessivley inner edge

  14. Pass34,481 miles (+5,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,481 miles
    Test number
    217412003123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass29,006 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,006 miles
    Test number
    538764202135
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracked and perished

  16. Fail29,006 miles (+4,338)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,006 miles
    Test number
    519344802112
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Note.n/s/f tyre perished outer wall

  17. Pass24,668 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,668 miles
    Test number
    418771001153
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose starting to perish

  18. Pass24,668 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,668 miles
    Test number
    977691401152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,663 miles (+177)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,663 miles
    Test number
    146758691405
    • NoteO/S/F brake flexi hose perishing/cracking

  20. Pass24,486 miles (+5,105)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,486 miles
    Test number
    571004200160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,381 miles (+9,107)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,381 miles
    Test number
    171231169450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail10,274 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,274 miles
    Test number
    430484078086
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass10,274 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    10,274 miles
    Test number
    921314678009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about S31 SES

Does S31 SES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S31 SES expired on 4 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S31 SES?
The MOT on S31 SES expired on 4 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S31 SES done?
S31 SES was recorded at 53,588 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2021, an average of 3,166 miles a year.
Has S31 SES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 SES has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S31 SES 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 S31 SES find?
S31 SES passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: exhaust silencer slightly loose 1 rear box mount snapped off; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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