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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

V31 LEXMOT history

V31 LEX is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 56,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2022.

V31 LEX black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2023
Mileage
56,689 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 LEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 LEX was last recorded at 56,689 miles on 13 Oct 2022, 1,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,438 miles · 14 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,251 miles
Average per year
2,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 56,689 miles
  • 2021 – 55,438 miles
  • 2020 – 54,205 miles
  • 2019 – 51,982 miles
  • 2018 – 50,733 miles
  • 2017 – 47,215 miles
  • 2016 – 44,344 miles
  • 2015 – 40,513 miles
  • 2014 – 40,503 miles
  • 2013 – 37,498 miles
  • 2012 – 32,837 miles
  • 2011 – 30,554 miles
  • 2010 – 29,508 miles
  • 2009 – 28,491 miles
  • 2007 – 28,083 miles
  • 2006 – 23,926 miles
  • 2005 – 19,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,689 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount slight play up and dowen
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryO/s and n/s seal very rusty
  • AdvisoryOil leak on gearbox
  • AdvisoryPower steering low prs
  • AdvisorySlight leaking on steering rack

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,689 miles1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,689 miles
    Test number
    158005181852
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount slight play up and dowen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s seal very rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak on gearbox
    • AdvisoryPower steering low prs
    • AdvisorySlight leaking on steering rack

  2. Fail56,689 miles (+1,251)1 repaired1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,689 miles
    Test number
    173232940885
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount slight play up and dowen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s seal very rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak on gearbox
    • AdvisoryPower steering low prs
    • AdvisorySlight leaking on steering rack

  3. Pass55,438 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,438 miles
    Test number
    882388144031
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm back bush showing signs of detiriation (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush slightly worn with slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front small nick in outer tyre wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm back bush showing signs of detiriation (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade missing from plastic holder
    • AdvisoryCar rusty underneath particulary off side rear chassie
    • AdvisoryNear side and off side sills rusty but not failing

  4. Fail55,438 miles (+1,233)2 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,438 miles
    Test number
    522167173534
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm back bush showing signs of detiriation (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush slightly worn with slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front small nick in outer tyre wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm back bush showing signs of detiriation (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade missing from plastic holder
    • AdvisoryCar rusty underneath particulary off side rear chassie
    • AdvisoryNear side and off side sills rusty but not failing

  5. Pass54,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,205 miles
    Test number
    430243927909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail54,205 miles (+2,223)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,205 miles
    Test number
    644948509562
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

  7. Pass51,982 miles (+1,249)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,982 miles
    Test number
    622857218298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass50,733 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,733 miles
    Test number
    443884149591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal pannal (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal pannal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail50,733 miles (+3,518)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,733 miles
    Test number
    917049229489
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal pannal (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal pannal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass47,215 miles (+2,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,215 miles
    Test number
    616503696558
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass44,344 miles (+3,831)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,344 miles
    Test number
    321395242540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,513 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,513 miles
    Test number
    396427570432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  13. Pass40,503 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,503 miles
    Test number
    117482374227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,498 miles (+4,661)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,498 miles
    Test number
    918051843247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,837 miles (+2,283)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,837 miles
    Test number
    319892642415
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass30,554 miles (+1,046)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,554 miles
    Test number
    857120561241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,508 miles
    Test number
    384512370467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,508 miles (+1,017)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,508 miles
    Test number
    134262270232
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass28,491 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,491 miles
    Test number
    192829169043
    • NoteNearside headlamp aim on low limit
    • NoteNearside wishbone bush starting to break up

  20. Fail28,491 miles (+408)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,491 miles
    Test number
    711158369098
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside headlamp aim on low limit
    • NoteNearside wishbone bush starting to break up

  21. Pass28,083 miles (+4,157)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,083 miles
    Test number
    463924157247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,926 miles (+4,840)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,926 miles
    Test number
    984718046261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    19,086 miles
    Test number
    904192465253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,806 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,806 miles
    Test number
    342212565484
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about V31 LEX

Does V31 LEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V31 LEX expired on 13 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V31 LEX?
The MOT on V31 LEX expired on 13 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V31 LEX done?
V31 LEX was recorded at 56,689 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2022, an average of 2,161 miles a year.
Has V31 LEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 LEX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on V31 LEX 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 LEX find?
V31 LEX passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; brake fluid close to minimum mark; nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted, and 11 more.

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