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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,299 cc

S81 SBEMOT history

S81 SBE is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 58,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
58,807 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S81 SBE
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
21 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S81 SBE was last recorded at 58,807 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,349 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
458 miles
Average per year
1,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,807 miles
  • 2024 – 58,349 miles
  • 2023 – 57,885 miles
  • 2022 – 57,577 miles
  • 2021 – 57,278 miles
  • 2020 – 56,662 miles
  • 2019 – 55,440 miles
  • 2018 – 53,689 miles
  • 2017 – 51,096 miles
  • 2016 – 48,776 miles
  • 2015 – 46,326 miles
  • 2014 – 44,147 miles
  • 2013 – 41,974 miles
  • 2012 – 40,503 miles
  • 2011 – 39,796 miles
  • 2010 – 39,092 miles
  • 2009 – 38,356 miles
  • 2008 – 37,480 miles
  • 2007 – 36,508 miles
  • 2006 – 34,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,807 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn & Offside Rear (5.1.2 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    58,807 miles
    Test number
    477271476195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn & Offside Rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail58,807 miles (+458)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,807 miles
    Test number
    578498048797
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clips missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clips missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn & Offside Rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass58,349 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    58,349 miles
    Test number
    113009106038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail58,346 miles (+461)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,346 miles
    Test number
    732262544326
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner door shut (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass57,885 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    57,885 miles
    Test number
    854968934224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    57,577 miles
    Test number
    543041730429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,577 miles (+299)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,577 miles
    Test number
    474872288031
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass57,278 miles (+616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    57,278 miles
    Test number
    740819231094
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps have weak beam pattern
    • AdvisorySurface rust underbody outer sills etc etc

  9. Pass56,662 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    56,662 miles
    Test number
    470774499179
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail56,662 miles (+1,222)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,662 miles
    Test number
    810886653025
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass55,440 miles (+1,751)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    55,440 miles
    Test number
    784867311997
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp aims weak image
    • AdvisoryBoth inner and outer rear body sills rusty
    • AdvisoryExhaust has slight blow

  12. Pass53,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,689 miles
    Test number
    198632234653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,689 miles (+2,593)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,689 miles
    Test number
    728984542777
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass51,096 miles (+2,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,096 miles
    Test number
    685572182022
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass48,776 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,776 miles
    Test number
    409793137498
    • AdvisoryBOTH SIDE FRONT TOP MOUNTING AREA CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNEAR SIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODRD
    • AdvisoryOFF SIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT
    • AdvisoryOFF SIDE SUB FRAME AREA CORRODED

  16. Fail48,776 miles (+2,450)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,776 miles
    Test number
    894093734744
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBOTH SIDE FRONT TOP MOUNTING AREA CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNEAR SIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODRD
    • AdvisoryOFF SIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryOFF SIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT
    • AdvisoryOFF SIDE SUB FRAME AREA CORRODED

  17. Pass46,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,326 miles
    Test number
    149924987258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,326 miles (+2,179)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,326 miles
    Test number
    140125242300
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass44,147 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,147 miles
    Test number
    368234924214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,106 miles (+2,132)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,106 miles
    Test number
    875887614260
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  21. Pass41,974 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,974 miles
    Test number
    149027923294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,973 miles (+1,470)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,973 miles
    Test number
    556965723262
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  23. Fail40,503 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,503 miles
    Test number
    245182122261
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNear side rear inner sill rust

  24. Pass40,503 miles (+707)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,503 miles
    Test number
    596592222240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNear side rear inner sill rust

  25. Pass39,796 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,796 miles
    Test number
    907692431203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail39,789 miles (+697)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,789 miles
    Test number
    107799421266
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  27. Pass39,092 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    39,092 miles
    Test number
    132619120212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,356 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,356 miles
    Test number
    304429229214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass37,480 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    37,480 miles
    Test number
    353081338235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass36,508 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    36,508 miles
    Test number
    103899627230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass34,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,454 miles
    Test number
    132319726206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S81 SBE

Does S81 SBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S81 SBE expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S81 SBE?
The MOT on S81 SBE expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S81 SBE done?
S81 SBE was recorded at 58,807 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 1,279 miles a year.
Has S81 SBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S81 SBE has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S81 SBE 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 S81 SBE find?
S81 SBE passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn & offside rear.

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