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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,299 cc

S51 ORUMOT history

S51 ORU is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 91,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2022
Mileage
91,180 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S51 ORU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S51 ORU was last recorded at 91,180 miles on 5 Mar 2022, 1,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,672 miles · 24 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,508 miles
Average per year
2,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 91,180 miles
  • 2021 – 89,672 miles
  • 2020 – 89,014 miles
  • 2019 – 85,276 miles
  • 2018 – 81,902 miles
  • 2017 – 77,889 miles
  • 2016 – 77,112 miles
  • 2015 – 76,331 miles
  • 2014 – 74,145 miles
  • 2013 – 71,514 miles
  • 2012 – 67,133 miles
  • 2011 – 62,275 miles
  • 2010 – 57,777 miles
  • 2009 – 54,369 miles
  • 2008 – 52,162 miles
  • 2007 – 49,887 miles
  • 2006 – 43,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail91,180 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded both sides.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail91,180 miles (+1,508)6 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,180 miles
    Test number
    952314133551
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,672 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,672 miles
    Test number
    959912352117
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail89,672 miles (+658)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,672 miles
    Test number
    585601558180
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass89,014 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,014 miles
    Test number
    358202961103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail89,014 miles (+3,738)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,014 miles
    Test number
    633356939072
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,276 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    85,276 miles
    Test number
    448140504220
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail85,275 miles (+3,373)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,275 miles
    Test number
    599767867301
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass81,902 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,902 miles
    Test number
    188897123588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail81,900 miles (+4,011)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,900 miles
    Test number
    672929330489
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass77,889 miles (+777)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    77,889 miles
    Test number
    369046047724
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d rubbers (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass77,112 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,112 miles
    Test number
    824201298635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre unevenly worn and close to 1.6mm in places
    • AdvisoryGeneral light corrosion on under side of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNon mot item-rear wiper blade missing

  12. Fail77,110 miles (+779)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,110 miles
    Test number
    343881565614
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre unevenly worn and close to 1.6mm in places
    • AdvisoryGeneral light corrosion on under side of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNon mot item-rear wiper blade missing

  13. Pass76,331 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,331 miles
    Test number
    158729945033
    • NoteGeneral corrosion on inner & outer body sill panels
    • NoteOffside front lower arm rear bush perishing
    • NotePlay in both rear strut top mounts

  14. Fail76,329 miles (+2,184)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,329 miles
    Test number
    365868445072
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion on inner & outer body sill panels
    • NoteOffside front lower arm rear bush perishing
    • NotePlay in both rear strut top mounts

  15. Pass74,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    74,145 miles
    Test number
    516473944005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,145 miles (+2,631)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,145 miles
    Test number
    706863544090
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass71,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,514 miles
    Test number
    287245543064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail71,514 miles (+4,381)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,514 miles
    Test number
    125345143451
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass67,133 miles (+4,858)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,133 miles
    Test number
    476196442094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    62,275 miles
    Test number
    315629331049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,275 miles (+4,498)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,275 miles
    Test number
    508999331058
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Pass57,777 miles (+3,408)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,777 miles
    Test number
    173942040055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass54,369 miles (+2,207)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,369 miles
    Test number
    311122049027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,162 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    52,162 miles
    Test number
    961434448069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,124 miles (+2,237)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,124 miles
    Test number
    101052648023
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass49,887 miles (+6,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    49,887 miles
    Test number
    242462737030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass43,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,125 miles
    Test number
    853513436053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S51 ORU

Does S51 ORU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S51 ORU expired on 27 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S51 ORU?
The MOT on S51 ORU expired on 27 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S51 ORU done?
S51 ORU was recorded at 91,180 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2022, an average of 2,988 miles a year.
Has S51 ORU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S51 ORU has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S51 ORU 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 S51 ORU find?
S51 ORU failed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2022 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; nearside rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 16 more.

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