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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

S3 FALMOT history

S3 FAL is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 50,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

S3 FAL blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
50,241 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 FAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 FAL was last recorded at 50,241 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
49,429 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
812 miles
Average per year
2,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,241 miles
  • 2025 – 49,429 miles
  • 2024 – 48,303 miles
  • 2023 – 46,525 miles
  • 2022 – 44,538 miles
  • 2021 – 42,011 miles
  • 2020 – 38,654 miles
  • 2019 – 36,601 miles
  • 2018 – 31,657 miles
  • 2017 – 27,193 miles
  • 2016 – 23,772 miles
  • 2015 – 20,857 miles
  • 2014 – 17,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,241 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,241 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    50,241 miles
    Test number
    427690766489
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail50,240 miles (+811)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,240 miles
    Test number
    915217181027
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass49,429 miles (+1,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    49,429 miles
    Test number
    850113270294
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass48,303 miles (+1,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    48,303 miles
    Test number
    123216883543
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass46,525 miles (+1,987)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    46,525 miles
    Test number
    311152858507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,538 miles (+2,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    44,538 miles
    Test number
    790813602983
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass42,011 miles (+3,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    42,011 miles
    Test number
    945109416010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass38,654 miles (+2,053)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,654 miles
    Test number
    236728560656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,601 miles (+4,944)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,601 miles
    Test number
    437980761388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,657 miles (+4,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,657 miles
    Test number
    263023227898
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass27,193 miles (+3,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    27,193 miles
    Test number
    518922131354
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer box
  12. Pass23,772 miles (+2,915)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    23,772 miles
    Test number
    986422367591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,857 miles (+2,976)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    20,857 miles
    Test number
    590363492173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    17,881 miles
    Test number
    517122774266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 FAL

Does S3 FAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 FAL is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 FAL?
The MOT on S3 FAL is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 FAL done?
S3 FAL was recorded at 50,241 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 2,704 miles a year.
Has S3 FAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 FAL has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 FAL 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 S3 FAL find?
S3 FAL passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear.

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