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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,299 cc

T8 SVWMOT history

T8 SVW is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 28,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
28,480 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 SVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 SVW was last recorded at 28,480 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,456 miles · 21 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
1,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,480 miles
  • 2025 – 23,171 miles
  • 2023 – 22,767 miles
  • 2018 – 22,567 miles
  • 2017 – 22,105 miles
  • 2016 – 21,247 miles
  • 2015 – 20,435 miles
  • 2014 – 19,670 miles
  • 2013 – 18,870 miles
  • 2012 – 17,431 miles
  • 2011 – 15,871 miles
  • 2010 – 13,792 miles
  • 2009 – 11,851 miles
  • 2008 – 9,745 miles
  • 2007 – 7,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,480 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes, slight separation both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight damage rear panel behind bumperRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Inner arch rotted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,480 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    28,480 miles
    Test number
    625535478281
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes, slight separation both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight damage rear panel behind bumper

  2. Fail28,456 miles (+5,285)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,456 miles
    Test number
    114148488238
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel corroded and holed, in centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes, slight separation both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight damage rear panel behind bumper

  3. Pass23,171 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    23,171 miles
    Test number
    643216062172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner arch rotted

  4. Fail23,171 miles (+404)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,171 miles
    Test number
    141563125804
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner arch rotted

  5. Pass22,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    22,767 miles
    Test number
    362801530705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail22,767 miles (+200)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,767 miles
    Test number
    468690604498
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass22,567 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    22,567 miles
    Test number
    316644745066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    22,105 miles
    Test number
    345735301528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail22,105 miles (+858)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,105 miles
    Test number
    392673929558
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily scored (3.5.1i)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass21,247 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    21,247 miles
    Test number
    496736829398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail21,242 miles (+807)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,242 miles
    Test number
    893797399851
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill to floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNail in nsf tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in osr/nsr top mounts

  12. Pass20,435 miles (+765)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    20,435 miles
    Test number
    278440505427
    • NoteBoth rear tyre cracking no ply or cords showing
    • NotePlay in both osr/nsr top mounts
    • NoteVarious body and under body corrosion

  13. Pass19,670 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    19,670 miles
    Test number
    656447194053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteFluid leak from clutch pipe

  14. Fail19,670 miles (+800)2 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,670 miles
    Test number
    777767994089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteFluid leak from clutch pipe

  15. Pass18,870 miles (+1,439)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    18,870 miles
    Test number
    447505193059
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s and o/s front tyres slight surface split age/ related

  16. Pass17,431 miles (+1,560)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    17,431 miles
    Test number
    627411802186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,871 miles (+2,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    15,871 miles
    Test number
    336690591066
    • 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)

  18. Pass13,792 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    13,792 miles
    Test number
    411700890075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    11,851 miles
    Test number
    101423999020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail11,851 miles (+2,106)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,851 miles
    Test number
    432583599099
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass9,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    9,745 miles
    Test number
    481313998024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail9,745 miles (+1,908)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,745 miles
    Test number
    674473398018
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass7,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    7,837 miles
    Test number
    512055997023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 SVW

Does T8 SVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 SVW is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 SVW?
The MOT on T8 SVW is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 SVW done?
T8 SVW was recorded at 28,480 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 1,065 miles a year.
Has T8 SVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 SVW has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 SVW 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 T8 SVW find?
T8 SVW passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes, slight separation both sides; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch panel; offside rear slight damage rear panel behind bumper.

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