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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T398 XAAMOT history

T398 XAA is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 8 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 51,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
51,183 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T398 XAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T398 XAA was last recorded at 51,183 miles on 23 Sept 2025, 109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,074 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
109 miles
Average per year
1,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,183 miles
  • 2024 – 46,997 miles
  • 2023 – 44,558 miles
  • 2022 – 42,544 miles
  • 2021 – 40,441 miles
  • 2020 – 39,922 miles
  • 2019 – 34,423 miles
  • 2018 – 29,568 miles
  • 2017 – 28,548 miles
  • 2016 – 27,681 miles
  • 2015 – 26,448 miles
  • 2014 – 25,408 miles
  • 2013 – 24,332 miles
  • 2012 – 23,401 miles
  • 2011 – 22,191 miles
  • 2010 – 20,931 miles
  • 2009 – 19,756 miles
  • 2008 – 18,763 miles
  • 2007 – 17,103 miles
  • 2006 – 15,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,183 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers and axle corroded (5.3.3 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,183 miles (+109)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    51,183 miles
    Test number
    903584741940
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers and axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail51,074 miles (+4,077)4 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,074 miles
    Test number
    931797848080
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL. WELDING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL. WELDING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp X2 NSR/OSR INDICATOR INTERFERENCE. (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front AUX BELT DETERIORATED.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM/AXLE. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass46,997 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    46,997 miles
    Test number
    897548916742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail46,932 miles (+2,374)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,932 miles
    Test number
    276461058827
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass44,558 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    44,558 miles
    Test number
    568637442050
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail44,548 miles (+2,004)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,548 miles
    Test number
    291298983199
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure undated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer . undated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass42,544 miles (+2,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    42,544 miles
    Test number
    196999310010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass40,441 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,441 miles
    Test number
    373955541152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail40,438 miles (+516)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,438 miles
    Test number
    298531040547
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass39,922 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,922 miles
    Test number
    538573545997
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 30cm to rear sub-frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge warn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below min

  11. Fail39,922 miles (+5,499)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,922 miles
    Test number
    717865246318
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 30cm to rear sub-frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge warn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below min

  12. Pass34,423 miles (+4,855)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,423 miles
    Test number
    944648364817
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Door mirror housing damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Slight lower sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres slightly perished

  13. Pass29,568 miles (+1,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    29,568 miles
    Test number
    605743915860
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre sidewall perishing
    • AdvisoryRear suaspension top mountings worn

  14. Pass28,548 miles (+867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    28,548 miles
    Test number
    682479668930
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside corrosion forming along sill
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass27,681 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    27,681 miles
    Test number
    791719567086
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both rear (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Fail27,681 miles (+1,233)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,681 miles
    Test number
    199291697050
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both rear (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail26,448 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,448 miles
    Test number
    335536245145
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust deteriorated

  18. Pass26,448 miles (+1,040)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,448 miles
    Test number
    935796745173
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust deteriorated

  19. Pass25,408 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,408 miles
    Test number
    605925254101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,332 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    24,332 miles
    Test number
    887014353197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,401 miles (+1,210)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    23,401 miles
    Test number
    488339252178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,191 miles (+1,260)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    22,191 miles
    Test number
    287438351492
    • NoteOffside front lower arm rear bush starting to split out

  23. Pass20,931 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,931 miles
    Test number
    772808750107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,756 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    19,756 miles
    Test number
    104024259106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,763 miles (+1,660)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,763 miles
    Test number
    252255538159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,103 miles (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    17,103 miles
    Test number
    283367857131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail15,065 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,065 miles
    Test number
    634697056112
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass15,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    15,065 miles
    Test number
    720437056181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T398 XAA

Does T398 XAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T398 XAA expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T398 XAA?
The MOT on T398 XAA expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T398 XAA done?
T398 XAA was recorded at 51,183 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2025, an average of 1,871 miles a year.
Has T398 XAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T398 XAA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T398 XAA 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 T398 XAA find?
T398 XAA passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: both outer sills slightly corroded; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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