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Ford KA

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

V685 JOOMOT history

V685 JOO is a green petrol Ford KA first used on 16 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 56,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2025
Mileage
56,818 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V685 JOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V685 JOO was last recorded at 56,818 miles on 28 Jun 2024, 907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,911 miles · 29 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
907 miles
Average per year
1,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 56,818 miles
  • 2023 – 55,911 miles
  • 2022 – 54,953 miles
  • 2021 – 53,724 miles
  • 2020 – 52,827 miles
  • 2019 – 51,836 miles
  • 2018 – 51,040 miles
  • 2017 – 50,306 miles
  • 2016 – 49,668 miles
  • 2015 – 49,344 miles
  • 2014 – 48,863 miles
  • 2013 – 48,171 miles
  • 2012 – 47,009 miles
  • 2011 – 46,498 miles
  • 2010 – 45,652 miles
  • 2009 – 43,848 miles
  • 2008 – 41,528 miles
  • 2007 – 38,027 miles
  • 2006 – 35,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,818 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,818 miles (+907)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    56,818 miles
    Test number
    463453828957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,911 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    55,911 miles
    Test number
    824250604018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail55,909 miles (+956)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,909 miles
    Test number
    562535876506
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass54,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    54,953 miles
    Test number
    667092988393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail54,953 miles (+1,229)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,953 miles
    Test number
    469817869529
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass53,724 miles (+897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    53,724 miles
    Test number
    970279420909
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged nearside
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Pass52,827 miles (+991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    52,827 miles
    Test number
    858775301903
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken

  8. Pass51,836 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,836 miles
    Test number
    234421005098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Fail51,825 miles (+785)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,825 miles
    Test number
    409286706534
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Pass51,040 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,040 miles
    Test number
    416484160989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,306 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,306 miles
    Test number
    777872436087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight damage Both sides centre sections of chassis area's (6.1.A.1)

  12. Fail50,261 miles (+593)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,261 miles
    Test number
    983197259045
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight damage Both sides centre sections of chassis area's (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass49,668 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,668 miles
    Test number
    285207553182
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front floors corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill corroded

  14. Fail49,667 miles (+323)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,667 miles
    Test number
    807690284671
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front floors corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill corroded

  15. Pass49,344 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,344 miles
    Test number
    496497315154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail49,343 miles (+480)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,343 miles
    Test number
    496788205153
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass48,863 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,863 miles
    Test number
    246291784085
    • NoteOffside rear inner chassis corroded

  18. Fail48,863 miles (+692)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,863 miles
    Test number
    498431884047
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOffside rear inner chassis corroded

  19. Pass48,171 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,171 miles
    Test number
    497563403180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,009 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,009 miles
    Test number
    999624802122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,498 miles (+846)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,498 miles
    Test number
    439479991092
    • NoteSlight corrosion offside rear suspension brackett support
    • NoteSlight corrosion on floor pan offside
    • NoteSlight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

  22. Pass45,652 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,652 miles
    Test number
    403979600158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteAdvise on handbrake slightly high
    • NoteAdvise on slight play in offside rear shock absorber top mounting
    • NoteSlightly low rear brake performance effort

  23. Fail45,652 miles (+1,804)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,652 miles
    Test number
    760267100139
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteAdvise on handbrake slightly high
    • NoteAdvise on slight play in offside rear shock absorber top mounting
    • NoteSlightly low rear brake performance effort

  24. Fail43,848 miles1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,848 miles
    Test number
    354067909117
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise on both rear tyres cracking
    • NoteAdvise on slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing
    • NoteSurface rust on both front chassis points
    • NoteSurface rust on offside front floor pan area

  25. Pass43,848 miles (+2,320)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,848 miles
    Test number
    534907509125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise on both rear tyres cracking
    • NoteAdvise on slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing
    • NoteSurface rust on both front chassis points
    • NoteSurface rust on offside front floor pan area

  26. Pass41,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,528 miles
    Test number
    201321908499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail41,528 miles (+3,501)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,528 miles
    Test number
    494941208117
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  28. Pass38,027 miles (+2,340)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,027 miles
    Test number
    102935157092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    35,687 miles
    Test number
    210241546049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V685 JOO

Does V685 JOO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V685 JOO expired on 15 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V685 JOO?
The MOT on V685 JOO expired on 15 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V685 JOO done?
V685 JOO was recorded at 56,818 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2024, an average of 1,150 miles a year.
Has V685 JOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V685 JOO has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on V685 JOO 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 V685 JOO find?
V685 JOO passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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