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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

S8 HESMOT history

S8 HES is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 109,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

S8 HES blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
109,603 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 HES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 HES was last recorded at 109,603 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,603 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,603 miles
  • 2025 – 108,344 miles
  • 2024 – 106,351 miles
  • 2023 – 104,202 miles
  • 2022 – 98,763 miles
  • 2021 – 93,072 miles
  • 2020 – 90,184 miles
  • 2019 – 85,050 miles
  • 2018 – 81,780 miles
  • 2017 – 75,841 miles
  • 2016 – 70,379 miles
  • 2015 – 67,550 miles
  • 2014 – 56,025 miles
  • 2013 – 40,513 miles
  • 2012 – 28,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,603 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    109,603 miles
    Test number
    662111029073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail109,603 miles (+1,259)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,603 miles
    Test number
    739911122825
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass108,344 miles (+1,993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    108,344 miles
    Test number
    567492176173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle has extensive surface corrosion
  4. Pass106,351 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    106,351 miles
    Test number
    393331799771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,202 miles (+5,439)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    104,202 miles
    Test number
    457839148982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,763 miles (+5,691)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,763 miles
    Test number
    467065589202
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass93,072 miles (+2,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,072 miles
    Test number
    293575158371
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass90,184 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    90,184 miles
    Test number
    429314467943
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Fail90,119 miles (+5,069)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,119 miles
    Test number
    911376679771
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass85,050 miles (+3,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    85,050 miles
    Test number
    381301345725
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Pass81,780 miles (+5,939)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    81,780 miles
    Test number
    693955533022
    • MinorNearside Front Front fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Front fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
  12. Pass75,841 miles (+5,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,841 miles
    Test number
    736379863268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass70,379 miles (+2,829)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,379 miles
    Test number
    319253009707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,550 miles (+11,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,550 miles
    Test number
    856761365180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass56,025 miles (+15,512)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,025 miles
    Test number
    527679674120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,513 miles (+12,240)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,513 miles
    Test number
    457613313115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,273 miles
    Test number
    169691512143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 HES

Does S8 HES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 HES is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 HES?
The MOT on S8 HES is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 HES done?
S8 HES was recorded at 109,603 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 5,830 miles a year.
Has S8 HES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 HES has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 HES 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 S8 HES find?
S8 HES passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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