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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,242 cc

V40 GEHMOT history

V40 GEH is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 24 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 14 MOT tests, with 75,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

V40 GEH black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
75,249 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
7 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 GEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
24 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 GEH was last recorded at 75,249 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 5,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,905 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,344 miles
Average per year
7,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,249 miles
  • 2024 – 69,905 miles
  • 2023 – 63,718 miles
  • 2022 – 57,743 miles
  • 2021 – 45,379 miles
  • 2020 – 38,729 miles
  • 2019 – 28,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,249 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear axle swollen / corroded

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

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,249 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    75,249 miles
    Test number
    128181630875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle swollen / corroded
  2. Fail75,249 miles (+5,344)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,249 miles
    Test number
    277491448783
    • DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe before and after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe before and after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle swollen / corroded
  3. Pass69,905 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    69,905 miles
    Test number
    222338409069
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various sections of rear pipes swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and handbrake mounting points corroded .
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shockers weeping (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail69,905 miles (+6,187)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,905 miles
    Test number
    605124718325
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various sections of rear pipes swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and handbrake mounting points corroded .
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shockers weeping (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass63,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    63,718 miles
    Test number
    506609554660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,718 miles (+5,975)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,718 miles
    Test number
    182293977002
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass57,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    57,743 miles
    Test number
    196830214932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,743 miles (+12,364)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,743 miles
    Test number
    532291147299
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Empty (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass45,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    45,379 miles
    Test number
    220293340056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail45,379 miles (+6,650)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,379 miles
    Test number
    622337676466
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass38,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    38,729 miles
    Test number
    182240300392
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Fail38,729 miles (+10,246)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,729 miles
    Test number
    478494680624
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  13. Pass28,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    28,483 miles
    Test number
    208619015985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,483 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,483 miles
    Test number
    841873025253
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Questions about V40 GEH

Does V40 GEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 GEH is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V40 GEH?
The MOT on V40 GEH is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 GEH done?
V40 GEH was recorded at 75,249 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 7,198 miles a year.
Has V40 GEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 GEH has failed 7 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V40 GEH 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 V40 GEH find?
V40 GEH passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear axle swollen / corroded.

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