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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

V7 PAHMOT history

V7 PAH is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 11 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 58,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

V7 PAH red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
58,675 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 PAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 PAH was last recorded at 58,675 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 1,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,435 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,240 miles
Average per year
3,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,675 miles
  • 2025 – 57,435 miles
  • 2024 – 56,236 miles
  • 2023 – 55,143 miles
  • 2022 – 54,017 miles
  • 2021 – 52,659 miles
  • 2020 – 50,712 miles
  • 2019 – 50,445 miles
  • 2018 – 41,660 miles
  • 2017 – 27,103 miles
  • 2016 – 25,466 miles
  • 2015 – 24,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,675 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,675 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    58,675 miles
    Test number
    920475832978
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail58,675 miles (+1,240)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,675 miles
    Test number
    458055763487
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested vehicle started to over heat (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass57,435 miles (+11)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    57,435 miles
    Test number
    891768871522
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail57,424 miles (+1,188)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,424 miles
    Test number
    722412901066
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed no coolant pipe broken off thermostat housing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass56,236 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    56,236 miles
    Test number
    209615999116
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  6. Fail56,234 miles (+1,091)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,234 miles
    Test number
    187652479588
    • MajorExhaust system insecure exhaust clamps missing from center pipe and back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  7. Pass55,143 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    55,143 miles
    Test number
    200093692203
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end
    • AdvisoryCoolant fault, suspect head gasket or thermostat failure
    • AdvisoryN/s rear light water ingress

  8. Fail55,143 miles (+1,126)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,143 miles
    Test number
    863645838155
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction o/s sun visor insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end
    • AdvisoryCoolant fault, suspect head gasket or thermostat failure
    • AdvisoryN/s rear light water ingress

  9. Pass54,017 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    54,017 miles
    Test number
    221496153234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail54,009 miles (+1,350)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,009 miles
    Test number
    610644670945
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass52,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    52,659 miles
    Test number
    628776359085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail52,659 miles (+1,947)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,659 miles
    Test number
    447853924325
    • MajorShock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear shockers upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass50,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    50,712 miles
    Test number
    771268683402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,712 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    50,712 miles
    Test number
    844443097757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,445 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    50,445 miles
    Test number
    324602943829
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod

  16. Fail50,445 miles (+8,785)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,445 miles
    Test number
    211949382841
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass41,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    41,660 miles
    Test number
    264506002456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,660 miles (+14,557)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,660 miles
    Test number
    879999518225
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  19. Pass27,103 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    27,103 miles
    Test number
    529579425817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,466 miles (+1,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    25,466 miles
    Test number
    173317757719
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on both edges.

  21. Pass24,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    24,242 miles
    Test number
    905454362848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about V7 PAH

Does V7 PAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 PAH is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 PAH?
The MOT on V7 PAH is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 PAH done?
V7 PAH was recorded at 58,675 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 3,170 miles a year.
Has V7 PAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 PAH has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V7 PAH 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 V7 PAH find?
V7 PAH passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi, and 6 more.

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