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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T631 ARUMOT history

T631 ARU is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 5 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 53,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
53,288 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T631 ARU
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
5 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T631 ARU was last recorded at 53,288 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,210 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,288 miles
  • 2024 – 53,210 miles
  • 2023 – 52,909 miles
  • 2022 – 52,460 miles
  • 2021 – 52,360 miles
  • 2020 – 51,592 miles
  • 2019 – 50,544 miles
  • 2018 – 50,533 miles
  • 2017 – 50,529 miles
  • 2016 – 50,522 miles
  • 2015 – 50,494 miles
  • 2014 – 50,447 miles
  • 2013 – 50,438 miles
  • 2012 – 50,343 miles
  • 2011 – 50,328 miles
  • 2010 – 50,286 miles
  • 2009 – 50,237 miles
  • 2008 – 50,161 miles
  • 2007 – 50,098 miles
  • 2006 – 49,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,288 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced member behind bumper (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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Front cross member corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust system in a general rusty condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,288 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    53,288 miles
    Test number
    962692375885
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced member behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass53,210 miles (+301)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    53,210 miles
    Test number
    423190076730
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass52,909 miles (+449)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    52,909 miles
    Test number
    932656986855
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass52,460 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    52,460 miles
    Test number
    404572663803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass52,360 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    52,360 miles
    Test number
    837419551065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,592 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    51,592 miles
    Test number
    610713712626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,544 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,544 miles
    Test number
    972965075866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass50,533 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,533 miles
    Test number
    620131046159
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in a general rusty condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor pan surface rust within 30 cm of front lower suspension arm mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor pan surface rust within 30 cm of front lower suspension arm mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front O/S/F brake binding slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at location adjacent to crankshaft pulley (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear surface rust around/within 30 cm of o/s/r axle mounting
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at location beneath radiator (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' sm stone chip/crack (8.3.1a)

  9. Fail50,533 miles (+4)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,533 miles
    Test number
    519467489173
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Head light lens hazed over (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in a general rusty condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor pan surface rust within 30 cm of front lower suspension arm mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor pan surface rust within 30 cm of front lower suspension arm mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front O/S/F brake binding slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at location adjacent to crankshaft pulley (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear surface rust around/within 30 cm of o/s/r axle mounting
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at location beneath radiator (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' sm stone chip/crack (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass50,529 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,529 miles
    Test number
    266645709096
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan & chassis member (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside A pillar corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan & chassis member (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass50,522 miles (+28)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,522 miles
    Test number
    111306307000
    • 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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear axel bushes worn slightly
    • AdvisoryRust hole in a pillar offside
    • AdvisoryRusty underside vehicle

  12. Pass50,494 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,494 miles
    Test number
    365639615143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,475 miles (+28)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,475 miles
    Test number
    259948215171
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  14. Pass50,447 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,447 miles
    Test number
    237563434447
    • NoteBoth head lamp lenes starting to go cloudy soon reqs attention

  15. Fail50,447 miles (+9)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,447 miles
    Test number
    917327524170
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth head lamp lenes starting to go cloudy soon reqs attention

  16. Pass50,438 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,438 miles
    Test number
    187751523104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth head lamp lenes starting to go cloudy

  17. Fail50,438 miles (+95)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,438 miles
    Test number
    109051323196
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)
    • NoteBoth head lamp lenes starting to go cloudy

  18. Pass50,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,343 miles
    Test number
    857340632185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,343 miles (+15)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,343 miles
    Test number
    469829222163
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass50,328 miles (+5)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,328 miles
    Test number
    679895921178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar link ends dust covers split
    • NoteSmall rust hole in o/s outter sill [under door] very soon reqs attention

  21. Fail50,323 miles (+37)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,323 miles
    Test number
    277804521431
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar link ends dust covers split
    • NoteSmall rust hole in o/s outter sill [under door] very soon reqs attention

  22. Pass50,286 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,286 miles
    Test number
    110285520172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass50,237 miles (+76)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,237 miles
    Test number
    413105029137
    • NoteSmall rust hole in o/s outter sill under door rubber poss soon reqs attention

  24. Pass50,161 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    50,161 miles
    Test number
    693156018153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,098 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,098 miles
    Test number
    801753607126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,097 miles (+634)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,097 miles
    Test number
    291092807172
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass49,463 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,463 miles
    Test number
    141862006196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about T631 ARU

Does T631 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T631 ARU is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T631 ARU?
The MOT on T631 ARU is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T631 ARU done?
T631 ARU was recorded at 53,288 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 196 miles a year.
Has T631 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T631 ARU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T631 ARU 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 T631 ARU find?
T631 ARU passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced member behind bumper.

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