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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

T8 VSEMOT history

T8 VSE is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 4 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,015 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 VSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 VSE was last recorded at 115,015 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 7,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,869 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,146 miles
Average per year
5,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,015 miles
  • 2025 – 107,869 miles
  • 2024 – 101,244 miles
  • 2023 – 92,343 miles
  • 2021 – 88,575 miles
  • 2020 – 88,217 miles
  • 2019 – 86,857 miles
  • 2018 – 83,588 miles
  • 2017 – 74,712 miles
  • 2015 – 50,649 miles
  • 2014 – 40,944 miles
  • 2013 – 40,708 miles
  • 2012 – 38,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,015 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n.s & o.s (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front corrosion to shock absorber casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,015 miles (+7,146)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,015 miles
    Test number
    799716331862
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n.s & o.s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass107,869 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    107,869 miles
    Test number
    534712751535
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion to shock absorber casing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n.s & o.s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail107,869 miles (+6,625)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,869 miles
    Test number
    562421985022
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion to shock absorber casing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n.s & o.s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass101,244 miles (+8,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,244 miles
    Test number
    333472706003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion to shock absorber casing

  5. Pass92,343 miles (+3,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,343 miles
    Test number
    525538655541
    • AdvisoryHydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass88,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,575 miles
    Test number
    240356305202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail88,575 miles (+358)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,575 miles
    Test number
    645497687529
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,217 miles (+1,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,217 miles
    Test number
    604978327996
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass86,857 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,857 miles
    Test number
    527811811303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail86,852 miles (+3,264)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,852 miles
    Test number
    855336289317
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass83,588 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,588 miles
    Test number
    423909745229
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil sump & oil filter corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded, not seriously weakened

  12. Fail83,588 miles (+8,876)1 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,588 miles
    Test number
    463404389643
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil sump & oil filter corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded, not seriously weakened

  13. Pass74,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,712 miles
    Test number
    370746339811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,712 miles (+662)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,712 miles
    Test number
    156151708646
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  15. Pass74,050 miles (+23,401)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,050 miles
    Test number
    628701485379
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge

  16. Pass50,649 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,649 miles
    Test number
    158896125030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,648 miles (+111)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,648 miles
    Test number
    329090398896
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass50,537 miles (+1,740)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,537 miles
    Test number
    487452855181
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inside
    • NoteTemp gauge goes into red when left at idle

  19. Pass48,797 miles (+7,853)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,797 miles
    Test number
    778589985040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,944 miles
    Test number
    245548894058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,944 miles (+236)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,944 miles
    Test number
    816613594009
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  22. Pass40,708 miles (+2,172)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,708 miles
    Test number
    276095923380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,536 miles
    Test number
    639017422336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 VSE

Does T8 VSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 VSE is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 VSE?
The MOT on T8 VSE is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 VSE done?
T8 VSE was recorded at 115,015 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 5,756 miles a year.
Has T8 VSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 VSE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T8 VSE 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 VSE find?
T8 VSE passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s; front coil spring corroded n.s & o.s; front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 3 more.

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