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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T997 KBAMOT history

T997 KBA is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 64,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2023
Mileage
64,582 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2022
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T997 KBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T997 KBA was last recorded at 64,582 miles on 4 Apr 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jan 2020: 55,800 miles, lower than 60,106 miles on 18 Jan 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
64,580 miles · 25 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 64,582 miles
  • 2021 – 58,938 miles
  • 2020 – 55,800 miles
  • 2019 – 60,106 miles
  • 2018 – 43,643 miles
  • 2017 – 37,851 miles
  • 2016 – 32,821 miles
  • 2015 – 27,432 miles
  • 2014 – 26,729 miles
  • 2013 – 26,300 miles
  • 2012 – 25,912 miles
  • 2011 – 24,959 miles
  • 2010 – 24,741 miles
  • 2009 – 24,610 miles
  • 2008 – 24,473 miles
  • 2007 – 24,326 miles
  • 2006 – 24,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,582 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryAdvise boot floor holed and corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,582 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    64,582 miles
    Test number
    101936731711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise boot floor holed and corroded.

  2. Fail64,580 miles (+5,642)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,580 miles
    Test number
    397144738626
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise boot floor holed and corroded.

  3. Pass58,938 miles (+3,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,938 miles
    Test number
    590366751912
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass55,800 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,800 miles
    Test number
    751275623916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper strut mount has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper strut mount has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs scoured on inner face
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel

  5. Fail55,800 miles (-4,306)3 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,800 miles
    Test number
    118430734519
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper strut mount has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper strut mount has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs scoured on inner face
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel

  6. Pass60,106 miles (+16,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,106 miles
    Test number
    155112734720
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass43,643 miles (+5,792)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    43,643 miles
    Test number
    983279353023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryLong park brake travel

  8. Pass37,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    37,851 miles
    Test number
    983844737519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail37,851 miles (+5,030)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,851 miles
    Test number
    193782656193
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass32,821 miles (+5,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    32,821 miles
    Test number
    527846804174
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass27,432 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    27,432 miles
    Test number
    446145835071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,114 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    27,114 miles
    Test number
    836429805005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,729 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    26,729 miles
    Test number
    726179504010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,300 miles (+388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    26,300 miles
    Test number
    969947503097
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass25,912 miles (+953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    25,912 miles
    Test number
    686379802030
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass24,959 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    24,959 miles
    Test number
    555287711074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,741 miles (+131)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    24,741 miles
    Test number
    822488610070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly perished

  18. Pass24,610 miles (+137)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,610 miles
    Test number
    590739609097
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • NoteSlight n/s/r wheel damage

  19. Pass24,473 miles (+147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,473 miles
    Test number
    124413108035
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass24,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,326 miles
    Test number
    322660917028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,326 miles (+280)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,326 miles
    Test number
    390520317097
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  22. Pass24,046 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    24,046 miles
    Test number
    563064606022
    • NoteBoth rear tyres - side walls perished †slight brake bind - off-side rear

Questions about T997 KBA

Does T997 KBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T997 KBA expired on 3 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T997 KBA?
The MOT on T997 KBA expired on 3 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T997 KBA done?
T997 KBA was recorded at 64,582 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2022, an average of 2,495 miles a year.
Has T997 KBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T997 KBA has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T997 KBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T997 KBA find?
T997 KBA passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; advise boot floor holed and corroded..

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