
Ford KA
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,599 cc
S5 PSOMOT history
S5 PSO is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 7 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2023 and it has passed 13 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,209 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 May 2023
- Mileage
- 105,209 mi
- At MOT on 16 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 13 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,077 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 PSO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- KA
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,599 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 7 Apr 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 16 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 PSO was last recorded at 105,209 miles on 16 May 2022, 5,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 99,932 miles · 8 May 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,277 miles
- Average per year
- 5,077 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 105,209 miles
- 2021 – 99,932 miles
- 2020 – 99,920 miles
- 2018 – 98,508 miles
- 2016 – 95,405 miles
- 2015 – 87,562 miles
- 2014 – 78,670 miles
- 2013 – 71,050 miles
- 2011 – 63,208 miles
- 2010 – 53,488 miles
- 2009 – 44,676 miles
- 2008 – 36,203 miles
- 2007 – 28,553 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis rail repaired and heavily undersealed
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear both chassis rails corroded and rusty
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2018
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear close to excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 10 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,209 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2023
- Odometer
- 105,209 miles
- Test number
- 680980349096
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis rail repaired and heavily undersealed
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear both chassis rails corroded and rusty
Fail105,208 miles (+5,276)10 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,208 miles
- Test number
- 492760768155
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis rail repaired and heavily undersealed
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear both chassis rails corroded and rusty
Pass99,932 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2022
- Odometer
- 99,932 miles
- Test number
- 560974554164
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced excessively corroded out of prescribed area multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield loose
Fail99,932 miles (+12)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,932 miles
- Test number
- 154153185713
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced excessively corroded out of prescribed area multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield loose
Fail99,920 miles (+1,412)2 dangerous7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,920 miles
- Test number
- 312477065591
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread has ripped off (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavily worn outer edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre heavily worn outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Pass98,508 miles (+19)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 98,508 miles
- Test number
- 851947787273
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg- out of prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail98,489 miles (+16)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,489 miles
- Test number
- 526215834769
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing- under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg- out of prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail98,473 miles (+3,068)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,473 miles
- Test number
- 584438305273
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured outer wing to inner wing at foremost edge (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisorySuspect offside front outer wing fractured at spot welds to inner wing
Pass95,405 miles (+85)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 95,405 miles
- Test number
- 840095946759
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Fail95,320 miles (+7,758)1 dangerous7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,320 miles
- Test number
- 151668738205
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported rear section has 1 broken mount and 1 broken rubber (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan/inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass87,562 miles (+8,892)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 87,562 miles
- Test number
- 919106265092
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape
- NoteHorn sounds slighlty muffled
- NoteOffside front brake discs worn not to excess
- NoteOffside front flexi brake hose perished
Pass78,670 miles (+224)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 78,670 miles
- Test number
- 215521994024
- NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
Fail78,446 miles (+7,396)4 failures2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,446 miles
- Test number
- 267035684090
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
- Repaired at testFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
- NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
Pass71,050 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 71,050 miles
- Test number
- 518024083074
- NoteBoth rear tyres tread slightly out of shape inner edge
- NoteFront number plate damaged not likley to be misread
- NoteRear exhaust bracket broken system still supported
Fail71,050 miles (+23)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,050 miles
- Test number
- 458607973023
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth rear tyres tread slightly out of shape inner edge
- NoteFront number plate damaged not likley to be misread
- NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge & worn close to 2mm wear bars
- NoteRear exhaust bracket broken system still supported
Fail71,027 miles (+7,819)5 failures2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,027 miles
- Test number
- 966066463026
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteCorrosion to underside
- NoteFront and rear top mounts worn
- NoteFront shocks weak
- NoteOffside front wishbone bushes worn
- NoteSuspension bushes and gaiters perished
Pass63,208 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 63,208 miles
- Test number
- 838555341248
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront bumper insecure
Fail63,208 miles (+9,720)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,208 miles
- Test number
- 175494641285
- FailureCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront bumper insecure
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass53,488 miles (+8,812)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 53,488 miles
- Test number
- 832913830205
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass44,676 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 44,676 miles
- Test number
- 214196349223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,676 miles (+8,473)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,676 miles
- Test number
- 552745749299
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,203 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 36,203 miles
- Test number
- 300000348280
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail36,190 miles (+43)5 failures1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,190 miles
- Test number
- 492174338269
- FailureNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass36,147 miles (+7,594)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 36,147 miles
- Test number
- 512332508115
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- 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)
Pass28,553 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 28,553 miles
- Test number
- 632310107137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S5 PSO
- Does S5 PSO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S5 PSO expired on 15 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S5 PSO?
- The MOT on S5 PSO expired on 15 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S5 PSO done?
- S5 PSO was recorded at 105,209 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2022, an average of 5,077 miles a year.
- Has S5 PSO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 PSO has failed 12 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on S5 PSO 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 S5 PSO find?
- S5 PSO passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 7 more.
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