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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

S3 GMMMOT history

S3 GMM is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 79,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S3 GMM black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
79,517 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 GMM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S3 GMM was last recorded at 79,517 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 3,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,523 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,994 miles
Average per year
5,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,517 miles
  • 2025 – 75,523 miles
  • 2024 – 73,225 miles
  • 2023 – 65,783 miles
  • 2022 – 63,166 miles
  • 2021 – 55,594 miles
  • 2020 – 52,646 miles
  • 2019 – 45,255 miles
  • 2018 – 37,064 miles
  • 2016 – 33,083 miles
  • 2015 – 27,334 miles
  • 2014 – 11,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail79,517 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear axle some corrosion

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail79,517 miles (+3,994)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,517 miles
    Test number
    829679229750
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle some corrosion

  2. Pass75,523 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,523 miles
    Test number
    528904019497
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hose ferrules corroded

  3. Fail75,522 miles (+2,297)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,522 miles
    Test number
    883910187946
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hose ferrules corroded

  4. Pass73,225 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    73,225 miles
    Test number
    836425487236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail73,224 miles (+7,441)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,224 miles
    Test number
    577889442736
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass65,783 miles (+2,617)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    65,783 miles
    Test number
    484588633108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,166 miles (+7,572)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    63,166 miles
    Test number
    587047106264
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass55,594 miles (+2,948)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    55,594 miles
    Test number
    847835590399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHand brake just met requirenents

  9. Pass52,646 miles (+7,391)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,646 miles
    Test number
    718704269862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play side tube (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust some corrosoin
    • AdvisoryOil leak at sump

  10. Pass45,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,255 miles
    Test number
    515743462135
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail45,254 miles (+8,190)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,254 miles
    Test number
    984512153466
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass37,064 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    37,064 miles
    Test number
    518995215667
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail box outer skin corroded

  13. Fail37,063 miles (+3,980)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,063 miles
    Test number
    706038477918
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail box outer skin corroded

  14. Pass33,083 miles (+5,749)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    33,083 miles
    Test number
    779960730727
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass27,334 miles (+15,404)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    27,334 miles
    Test number
    225429632021
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryExhaust some corrosoin

  16. Pass11,930 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    11,930 miles
    Test number
    149428414364
    • NoteExhaust tail box outer skin corroded

  17. Fail11,930 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,930 miles
    Test number
    575646814321
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • NoteExhaust tail box outer skin corroded

Questions about S3 GMM

Does S3 GMM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 GMM expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 GMM?
The MOT on S3 GMM expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 GMM done?
S3 GMM was recorded at 79,517 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 5,687 miles a year.
Has S3 GMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 GMM has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 GMM 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 GMM find?
S3 GMM failed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; brake performance unable to be tested; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 4 more.

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