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Ford KA

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,299 cc

V678 LHKMOT history

V678 LHK is a green petrol Ford KA first used on 27 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 44,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

V678 LHK green Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
44,653 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V678 LHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V678 LHK was last recorded at 44,653 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 1,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,042 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,611 miles
Average per year
1,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,653 miles
  • 2025 – 43,042 miles
  • 2024 – 41,469 miles
  • 2023 – 40,368 miles
  • 2022 – 39,417 miles
  • 2021 – 38,492 miles
  • 2020 – 37,857 miles
  • 2019 – 36,700 miles
  • 2018 – 35,598 miles
  • 2017 – 34,888 miles
  • 2016 – 34,045 miles
  • 2015 – 33,082 miles
  • 2014 – 31,972 miles
  • 2013 – 31,018 miles
  • 2012 – 30,367 miles
  • 2011 – 29,868 miles
  • 2010 – 28,329 miles
  • 2009 – 26,944 miles
  • 2008 – 25,401 miles
  • 2007 – 23,469 miles
  • 2006 – 21,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,653 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded In front rad

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,653 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    44,653 miles
    Test number
    536306142329
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail44,653 miles (+1,611)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,653 miles
    Test number
    545506362435
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass43,042 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    43,042 miles
    Test number
    468988040694
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail43,042 miles (+1,573)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,042 miles
    Test number
    342467935025
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch to sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch to sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass41,469 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    41,469 miles
    Test number
    952412910634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,368 miles (+951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    40,368 miles
    Test number
    382967944817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass39,417 miles (+925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    39,417 miles
    Test number
    915326824716
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor areas rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass38,492 miles (+635)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    38,492 miles
    Test number
    707081279821
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass37,857 miles (+1,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    37,857 miles
    Test number
    587511845756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass36,700 miles (+1,102)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,700 miles
    Test number
    976843244296
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering column universal joint

  11. Pass35,598 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,598 miles
    Test number
    547110840637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,888 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    34,888 miles
    Test number
    803926476090
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded In front rad (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion spot under body

  13. Fail34,862 miles (+817)1 dangerous8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,862 miles
    Test number
    700806186167
    • DangerousOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill next to sub frame (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded In front rad (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion spot under body

  14. Pass34,045 miles (+963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,045 miles
    Test number
    947384886027
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar link has slight play

  15. Pass33,082 miles (+1,110)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,082 miles
    Test number
    865125865051
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront wipers are slightly smearing

  16. Pass31,972 miles (+954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,972 miles
    Test number
    776311854051
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass31,018 miles (+651)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,018 miles
    Test number
    999116863044
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass30,367 miles (+499)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,367 miles
    Test number
    616103172098
    • NoteOffside rear wheel binding slightly

  19. Pass29,868 miles (+1,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,868 miles
    Test number
    638512411069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass28,329 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,329 miles
    Test number
    932418310065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,944 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,944 miles
    Test number
    141102619058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,401 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,401 miles
    Test number
    170533708028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,469 miles (+2,227)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    23,469 miles
    Test number
    922546207018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    21,242 miles
    Test number
    174020226486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V678 LHK

Does V678 LHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V678 LHK is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V678 LHK?
The MOT on V678 LHK is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V678 LHK done?
V678 LHK was recorded at 44,653 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 1,164 miles a year.
Has V678 LHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V678 LHK has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V678 LHK 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 V678 LHK find?
V678 LHK passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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