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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc

V40 GJKMOT history

V40 GJK is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

V40 GJK black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
81,300 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 GJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 GJK was last recorded at 81,300 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,297 miles · 22 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,300 miles
  • 2024 – 71,197 miles
  • 2023 – 64,796 miles
  • 2022 – 63,375 miles
  • 2021 – 57,732 miles
  • 2020 – 52,026 miles
  • 2018 – 44,245 miles
  • 2017 – 38,905 miles
  • 2016 – 32,201 miles
  • 2015 – 25,501 miles
  • 2014 – 19,328 miles
  • 2013 – 15,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,300 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,300 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    81,300 miles
    Test number
    232902035435
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail81,297 miles (+10,100)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,297 miles
    Test number
    203934389425
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass71,197 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,197 miles
    Test number
    615303181026
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail71,197 miles (+6,401)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,197 miles
    Test number
    883391276353
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass64,796 miles (+1,421)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    64,796 miles
    Test number
    476137758787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,375 miles (+5,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    63,375 miles
    Test number
    339264002629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension top mount worn/ have free play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension top mount worn/ have free play

  7. Pass57,746 miles (+14)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,746 miles
    Test number
    593198730805
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass57,732 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    57,732 miles
    Test number
    678286385957
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail57,732 miles (+5,706)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,732 miles
    Test number
    209357924634
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass52,026 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    52,026 miles
    Test number
    291511049527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,018 miles (+7,773)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,018 miles
    Test number
    862290070918
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Pass44,245 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    44,245 miles
    Test number
    163462680271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail44,235 miles (+5,330)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,235 miles
    Test number
    279885169230
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass38,905 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,905 miles
    Test number
    192640329974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,874 miles (+6,673)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,874 miles
    Test number
    620885175165
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureObligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

  16. Pass32,201 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,201 miles
    Test number
    385507463322
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wall has slight cut

  17. Fail32,201 miles (+6,700)4 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,201 miles
    Test number
    480269981623
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wall has slight cut

  18. Pass25,501 miles (+6,173)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    25,501 miles
    Test number
    996460140403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,328 miles (+1,966)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    19,328 miles
    Test number
    876554694204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,362 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,362 miles
    Test number
    175058574048
    • NoteADVISE engine breather pipe split

  21. Fail17,362 miles (+1,656)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,362 miles
    Test number
    948768974093
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • NoteADVISE engine breather pipe split

  22. Pass15,706 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    15,706 miles
    Test number
    249285183057
    • NoteOil breather pipe split

  23. Fail15,706 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,706 miles
    Test number
    206545983086
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOil breather pipe split

Questions about V40 GJK

Does V40 GJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 GJK is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V40 GJK?
The MOT on V40 GJK is valid until 9 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 GJK done?
V40 GJK was recorded at 81,300 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 5,161 miles a year.
Has V40 GJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 GJK has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V40 GJK 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 GJK find?
V40 GJK passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs; rear axle corroded.

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