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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,242 cc

V31 JHSMOT history

V31 JHS is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 15 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 86,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

V31 JHS white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
86,301 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 JHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
15 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 JHS was last recorded at 86,301 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,301 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,301 miles
  • 2025 – 81,382 miles
  • 2024 – 75,857 miles
  • 2023 – 73,135 miles
  • 2022 – 68,465 miles
  • 2021 – 65,812 miles
  • 2020 – 61,304 miles
  • 2019 – 57,732 miles
  • 2018 – 46,985 miles
  • 2017 – 36,934 miles
  • 2016 – 28,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,301 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear handbrake cable mount corroded/broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    86,301 miles
    Test number
    342193450054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,301 miles (+4,919)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,301 miles
    Test number
    348777774747
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass81,382 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,382 miles
    Test number
    798304877829
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable mount corroded/broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded
  4. Fail81,382 miles (+5,525)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,382 miles
    Test number
    509517895399
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable mount corroded/broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded
  5. Pass75,857 miles (+67)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    75,857 miles
    Test number
    374368743441
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension corrosion
  6. Fail75,790 miles (+2,655)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,790 miles
    Test number
    477767814858
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt needs clipping to rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt needs clipping to rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension corrosion
  7. Pass73,135 miles (+4,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,135 miles
    Test number
    822580693245
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass68,465 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,465 miles
    Test number
    190045028669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail68,456 miles (+2,644)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,456 miles
    Test number
    347624984324
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass65,812 miles (+4,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,812 miles
    Test number
    300185890237
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass61,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,304 miles
    Test number
    717088557442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,304 miles (+3,572)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,304 miles
    Test number
    749172893178
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass57,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    57,732 miles
    Test number
    428368874062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,732 miles (+10,747)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,732 miles
    Test number
    792874376124
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  15. Pass46,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,985 miles
    Test number
    141232455900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,985 miles (+10,051)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,985 miles
    Test number
    538971364318
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  17. Pass36,934 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,934 miles
    Test number
    994541517467
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail36,925 miles (+8,567)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,925 miles
    Test number
    801701309700
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass28,358 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,358 miles
    Test number
    101574621221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V31 JHS

Does V31 JHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 JHS is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 JHS?
The MOT on V31 JHS is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 JHS done?
V31 JHS was recorded at 86,301 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 5,879 miles a year.
Has V31 JHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 JHS has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V31 JHS 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 V31 JHS find?
V31 JHS passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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