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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

V3 OEMMOT history

V3 OEM is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 111,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

V3 OEM red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
111,015 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V3 OEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V3 OEM was last recorded at 111,015 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 2,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,586 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,429 miles
Average per year
8,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,015 miles
  • 2025 – 108,586 miles
  • 2024 – 105,134 miles
  • 2023 – 101,424 miles
  • 2022 – 98,496 miles
  • 2021 – 94,999 miles
  • 2020 – 88,110 miles
  • 2019 – 78,152 miles
  • 2018 – 67,894 miles
  • 2017 – 49,183 miles
  • 2016 – 30,621 miles
  • 2015 – 20,290 miles
  • 2014 – 12,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,015 miles
  • AdvisoryHandbrake cable hangers corroded off
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,015 miles (+2,429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    111,015 miles
    Test number
    319242893085
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable hangers corroded off
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass108,586 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    108,586 miles
    Test number
    611508755918
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail108,586 miles (+3,452)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,586 miles
    Test number
    281838581789
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass105,134 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    105,134 miles
    Test number
    878038699059
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInterior bonnet release damaged
  5. Fail105,134 miles (+3,710)1 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,134 miles
    Test number
    542756290059
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInterior bonnet release damaged
  6. Pass101,424 miles (+5)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,424 miles
    Test number
    267901976382
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInterior bonnet release damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Full rear axle/spring mounting area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Fail101,419 miles (+2,923)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,419 miles
    Test number
    229818490348
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInterior bonnet release damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Full rear axle/spring mounting area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass98,496 miles (+52)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,496 miles
    Test number
    936234745115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail98,444 miles (+3,445)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,444 miles
    Test number
    524706483614
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass94,999 miles (+11)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,999 miles
    Test number
    179625481890
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release (Inside vehicle) Damaged
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded but not considered excessive
  11. Fail94,988 miles (+6,878)1 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,988 miles
    Test number
    638952885516
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release (Inside vehicle) Damaged
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded but not considered excessive
  12. Pass88,110 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,110 miles
    Test number
    648072752623
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  13. Fail88,057 miles (+9,905)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,057 miles
    Test number
    555142721323
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  14. Pass78,152 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,152 miles
    Test number
    614926360803
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside/offside (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp deteriorated
  15. Fail78,123 miles (+10,229)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,123 miles
    Test number
    583008303723
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside/offside (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp deteriorated
  16. Pass67,894 miles (+18,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,894 miles
    Test number
    998534982494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  17. Pass49,183 miles (+18,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,183 miles
    Test number
    440862397270
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  18. Pass30,621 miles (+10,331)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,621 miles
    Test number
    837566179154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,290 miles (+7,381)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,290 miles
    Test number
    879902655087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    12,909 miles
    Test number
    519667454072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V3 OEM

Does V3 OEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V3 OEM is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V3 OEM?
The MOT on V3 OEM is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V3 OEM done?
V3 OEM was recorded at 111,015 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 8,120 miles a year.
Has V3 OEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V3 OEM has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V3 OEM 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 V3 OEM find?
V3 OEM passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: handbrake cable hangers corroded off; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive sump.

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