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Ford KA

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,299 cc

S68 BAEMOT history

S68 BAE is a green petrol Ford KA first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 52,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
52,254 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S68 BAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S68 BAE was last recorded at 52,254 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,251 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,254 miles
  • 2024 – 50,764 miles
  • 2023 – 48,861 miles
  • 2022 – 47,672 miles
  • 2021 – 45,586 miles
  • 2020 – 43,385 miles
  • 2019 – 41,376 miles
  • 2018 – 39,851 miles
  • 2017 – 37,791 miles
  • 2016 – 36,291 miles
  • 2015 – 34,642 miles
  • 2014 – 32,936 miles
  • 2013 – 31,119 miles
  • 2012 – 30,553 miles
  • 2011 – 30,319 miles
  • 2010 – 30,093 miles
  • 2009 – 29,778 miles
  • 2008 – 29,365 miles
  • 2007 – 28,939 miles
  • 2006 – 28,454 miles
  • 2005 – 28,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,254 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective Both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight corrosion to sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,254 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    52,254 miles
    Test number
    277883373363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail52,251 miles (+1,487)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,251 miles
    Test number
    528824102956
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass50,764 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    50,764 miles
    Test number
    799946965491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail50,761 miles (+1,900)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,761 miles
    Test number
    320693736094
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass48,861 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    48,861 miles
    Test number
    845610232434
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail48,861 miles (+1,189)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,861 miles
    Test number
    479538776385
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass47,672 miles (+2,086)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    47,672 miles
    Test number
    789688924320
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass45,586 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    45,586 miles
    Test number
    486826281151
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail45,586 miles (+2,201)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,586 miles
    Test number
    212597228644
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass43,385 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    43,385 miles
    Test number
    358796993964
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to sills

  11. Fail43,374 miles (+1,998)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,374 miles
    Test number
    470534005213
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to sills

  12. Pass41,376 miles (+1,525)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    41,376 miles
    Test number
    780566037633
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills slightly corroded

  13. Pass39,851 miles (+2,060)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    39,851 miles
    Test number
    258235569700
    • AdvisoryBoth Front & Rear brake hoses perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension strut top mounting has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade missing

  14. Pass37,791 miles (+1,500)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    37,791 miles
    Test number
    295770968355
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear hoses (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear service brakes low effort
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to door shuts

  15. Pass36,291 miles (+1,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,291 miles
    Test number
    803691225765
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySlight seepage from power steering rack gaiters

  16. Pass34,642 miles (+1,706)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,642 miles
    Test number
    926156115286
    • NoteBoth rear suspension top mounts have slight play
    • NoteFront and rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre heavily deteriorated

  17. Pass32,936 miles (+1,817)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    32,936 miles
    Test number
    115996704211
    • NoteNearside front and nearside rear tyres cracked and deteriorated

  18. Pass31,119 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    31,119 miles
    Test number
    327464603287
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail31,119 miles (+566)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,119 miles
    Test number
    597584403278
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass30,553 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,553 miles
    Test number
    396486912495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail30,553 miles (+234)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,553 miles
    Test number
    846006312200
    • FailureOffside Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass30,319 miles (+226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,319 miles
    Test number
    469563811218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass30,093 miles (+315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,093 miles
    Test number
    974877810234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass29,778 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    29,778 miles
    Test number
    303555719233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,365 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,365 miles
    Test number
    703907628273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,939 miles
    Test number
    752182617247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,939 miles (+485)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,939 miles
    Test number
    351241517229
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • NoteNon repairable puncture to offside rear tyre

  28. Pass28,454 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,454 miles
    Test number
    194644616285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    28,061 miles
    Test number
    721123615280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S68 BAE

Does S68 BAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S68 BAE expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S68 BAE?
The MOT on S68 BAE expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S68 BAE done?
S68 BAE was recorded at 52,254 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 1,208 miles a year.
Has S68 BAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S68 BAE has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S68 BAE 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 S68 BAE find?
S68 BAE passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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