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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

S73 GWWMOT history

S73 GWW is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 31,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S73 GWW white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
31,864 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 GWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S73 GWW was last recorded at 31,864 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 1,959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
29,905 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,959 miles
Average per year
2,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,864 miles
  • 2025 – 29,905 miles
  • 2024 – 27,614 miles
  • 2023 – 25,219 miles
  • 2022 – 22,865 miles
  • 2021 – 20,054 miles
  • 2020 – 18,261 miles
  • 2019 – 16,547 miles
  • 2018 – 14,769 miles
  • 2017 – 12,800 miles
  • 2016 – 8,214 miles
  • 2015 – 4,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,864 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (surface rust) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,864 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    31,864 miles
    Test number
    983787761507
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (surface rust) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail31,863 miles (+1,958)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,863 miles
    Test number
    911528668545
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (surface rust) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass29,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    29,905 miles
    Test number
    825779609247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail29,904 miles (+2,290)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,904 miles
    Test number
    317538221545
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Both (Shocker top) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass27,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    27,614 miles
    Test number
    945076847682
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail27,614 miles (+2,395)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,614 miles
    Test number
    733961857607
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass25,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    25,219 miles
    Test number
    254219224670
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail25,219 miles (+2,354)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,219 miles
    Test number
    980377852430
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass22,865 miles (+2,811)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    22,865 miles
    Test number
    652998939510
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  10. Pass20,054 miles (+1,793)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    20,054 miles
    Test number
    444388292376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,261 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    18,261 miles
    Test number
    976957507289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,547 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    16,547 miles
    Test number
    823882782145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail16,547 miles (+1,778)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,547 miles
    Test number
    289030429812
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass14,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    14,769 miles
    Test number
    387567098616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail14,767 miles (+1,967)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,767 miles
    Test number
    506512914209
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened shocker tops (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened shocker tops (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  16. Pass12,800 miles (+4,586)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    12,800 miles
    Test number
    254186399920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,214 miles (+3,969)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    8,214 miles
    Test number
    650110486779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass4,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    4,245 miles
    Test number
    997332691430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S73 GWW

Does S73 GWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S73 GWW is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S73 GWW?
The MOT on S73 GWW is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S73 GWW done?
S73 GWW was recorded at 31,864 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 2,510 miles a year.
Has S73 GWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 GWW has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S73 GWW 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 S73 GWW find?
S73 GWW passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (surface rust).

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