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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T197 KWXMOT history

T197 KWX is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 21,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2024
Mileage
21,409 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 KWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T197 KWX was last recorded at 21,409 miles on 28 Nov 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,409 miles · 27 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 21,409 miles
  • 2022 – 21,392 miles
  • 2021 – 21,383 miles
  • 2020 – 21,369 miles
  • 2019 – 21,260 miles
  • 2018 – 21,021 miles
  • 2017 – 20,767 miles
  • 2016 – 20,290 miles
  • 2015 – 19,308 miles
  • 2014 – 18,251 miles
  • 2013 – 17,173 miles
  • 2012 – 16,222 miles
  • 2011 – 15,159 miles
  • 2010 – 13,600 miles
  • 2009 – 12,687 miles
  • 2008 – 11,300 miles
  • 2007 – 9,300 miles
  • 2006 – 7,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,409 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose front wing heavily corroded and loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose front wing heavily corroded and loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass21,409 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    21,409 miles
    Test number
    473820338187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose front wing heavily corroded and loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose front wing heavily corroded and loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail21,409 miles (+17)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,409 miles
    Test number
    309801740950
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill heavily corroded (2 holes) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose front wing heavily corroded and loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose front wing heavily corroded and loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass21,392 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    21,392 miles
    Test number
    644927400572
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Number of components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass21,383 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    21,383 miles
    Test number
    128516265776
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Number of Suspension components corroded due to age (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass21,369 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    21,369 miles
    Test number
    103967212580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside including sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail21,369 miles (+109)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,369 miles
    Test number
    541006706100
    • DangerousOffside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lumps in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside including sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass21,260 miles (+239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    21,260 miles
    Test number
    816729260115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass21,021 miles (+254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    21,021 miles
    Test number
    792120438165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass20,767 miles (+477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    20,767 miles
    Test number
    333844427000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass20,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    20,290 miles
    Test number
    140052929422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail20,290 miles (+982)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,290 miles
    Test number
    810592912555
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch support (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass19,308 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    19,308 miles
    Test number
    738700365164
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack/perish

  13. Fail19,307 miles (+1,056)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,307 miles
    Test number
    215540165481
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack/perish

  14. Pass18,251 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    18,251 miles
    Test number
    688523264127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail18,251 miles (+1,078)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,251 miles
    Test number
    516892664142
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass17,173 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    17,173 miles
    Test number
    555823463106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber no damping effect

  17. Fail17,173 miles (+951)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,173 miles
    Test number
    729641663112
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber no damping effect

  18. Pass16,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    16,222 miles
    Test number
    898468162138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail16,222 miles (+1,063)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,222 miles
    Test number
    995128262149
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass15,159 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,159 miles
    Test number
    319761161159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    13,600 miles
    Test number
    692427040130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail13,600 miles (+913)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,600 miles
    Test number
    882927440105
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s wiper not clearing properly

  23. Pass12,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    12,687 miles
    Test number
    571363569195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail12,687 miles (+1,387)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,687 miles
    Test number
    764313269151
    • 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)

  25. Pass11,300 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    11,300 miles
    Test number
    340916868162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,300 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    9,300 miles
    Test number
    164880567122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,509 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    7,509 miles
    Test number
    101248266178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T197 KWX

Does T197 KWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T197 KWX expired on 21 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T197 KWX?
The MOT on T197 KWX expired on 21 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T197 KWX done?
T197 KWX was recorded at 21,409 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2023, an average of 797 miles a year.
Has T197 KWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 KWX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T197 KWX 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 T197 KWX find?
T197 KWX passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front body panel slightly loose front wing heavily corroded and loose; offside front body panel slightly loose front wing heavily corroded and loose.

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