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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,299 cc

S712 RDBMOT history

S712 RDB is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 59,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2025
Mileage
59,587 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S712 RDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S712 RDB was last recorded at 59,587 miles on 30 Jul 2024, 7,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,228 miles · 14 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
7,359 miles
Average per year
2,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 59,587 miles
  • 2023 – 52,228 miles
  • 2022 – 46,668 miles
  • 2021 – 41,743 miles
  • 2020 – 36,700 miles
  • 2019 – 31,056 miles
  • 2018 – 24,880 miles
  • 2017 – 24,418 miles
  • 2016 – 23,964 miles
  • 2015 – 23,630 miles
  • 2014 – 23,125 miles
  • 2013 – 22,402 miles
  • 2012 – 21,574 miles
  • 2011 – 20,495 miles
  • 2010 – 19,542 miles
  • 2009 – 18,138 miles
  • 2008 – 16,787 miles
  • 2007 – 15,809 miles
  • 2006 – 15,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,587 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryAll mechanical/underbody coroded

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.

  • Lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to come away

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake lever high

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,587 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,587 miles
    Test number
    582684269860
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll mechanical/underbody coroded

  2. Fail59,586 miles (+7,358)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,586 miles
    Test number
    965285316320
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll mechanical/underbody coroded

  3. Pass52,228 miles (+5,560)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    52,228 miles
    Test number
    350738313498
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills/underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll mechanical components corroded

  4. Pass46,668 miles (+56)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    46,668 miles
    Test number
    977577824211
    • AdvisoryAll componetes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront front brake hoses starting to crack
    • AdvisoryLower suspension arms rear bushes starting to come away
    • AdvisoryNs/r brake back plate damp
    • AdvisoryNs/r brake low effort foot and handbrake

  5. Fail46,612 miles (+4,869)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,612 miles
    Test number
    981509613127
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses starting to crack
    • AdvisoryLower suspension arms rear bushes starting to come away
    • AdvisoryNsr brake back plate damp
    • AdvisoryNsr brake low effort foot and handbrake

  6. Pass41,743 miles (+5,043)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    41,743 miles
    Test number
    951744112440
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever high

  7. Pass36,700 miles (+5,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    36,700 miles
    Test number
    170652964491
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass31,056 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    31,056 miles
    Test number
    970660422127
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever high

  9. Fail31,054 miles (+6,174)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,054 miles
    Test number
    831736774192
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever high

  10. Pass24,880 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    24,880 miles
    Test number
    224567507644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail24,873 miles (+455)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,873 miles
    Test number
    208232520361
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass24,418 miles (+454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    24,418 miles
    Test number
    633625518984
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass23,964 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    23,964 miles
    Test number
    119419175666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,630 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    23,630 miles
    Test number
    277022807065
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail23,608 miles (+483)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,608 miles
    Test number
    998958405243
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass23,125 miles (+723)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    23,125 miles
    Test number
    635914904278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,402 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    22,402 miles
    Test number
    488394383110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    21,574 miles
    Test number
    226447302213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,574 miles (+1,079)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,574 miles
    Test number
    608637002204
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass20,495 miles (+953)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    20,495 miles
    Test number
    969194791131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    19,542 miles
    Test number
    584475190179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail19,542 miles (+1,404)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,542 miles
    Test number
    643295090194
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Fail18,138 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,138 miles
    Test number
    232555199113
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass18,138 miles (+1,351)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    18,138 miles
    Test number
    442085599125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,787 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,787 miles
    Test number
    303794808477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,809 miles (+808)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,809 miles
    Test number
    814408597163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail15,001 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,001 miles
    Test number
    711761106282
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass15,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    15,001 miles
    Test number
    800641206218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S712 RDB

Does S712 RDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S712 RDB expired on 22 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S712 RDB?
The MOT on S712 RDB expired on 22 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S712 RDB done?
S712 RDB was recorded at 59,587 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2024, an average of 2,473 miles a year.
Has S712 RDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S712 RDB has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S712 RDB 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 S712 RDB find?
S712 RDB passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2024 with 6 advisories: axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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