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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,299 cc

V8 MEBMOT history

V8 MEB is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 7 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 62,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

V8 MEB silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
62,857 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 MEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 MEB was last recorded at 62,857 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,857 miles · 25 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,857 miles
  • 2025 – 61,446 miles
  • 2024 – 59,809 miles
  • 2023 – 58,410 miles
  • 2022 – 56,778 miles
  • 2021 – 55,404 miles
  • 2020 – 54,030 miles
  • 2019 – 52,252 miles
  • 2018 – 51,972 miles
  • 2017 – 50,807 miles
  • 2016 – 48,274 miles
  • 2015 – 45,627 miles
  • 2014 – 42,411 miles
  • 2013 – 39,026 miles
  • 2012 – 34,323 miles
  • 2011 – 31,268 miles
  • 2010 – 28,331 miles
  • 2009 – 23,898 miles
  • 2008 – 20,557 miles
  • 2007 – 16,349 miles
  • 2006 – 12,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,857 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both busses (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill is badly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,857 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    62,857 miles
    Test number
    833969969303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both busses (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill is badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail62,857 miles (+1,411)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,857 miles
    Test number
    477386711813
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both busses (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill is badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass61,446 miles (+1,637)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    61,446 miles
    Test number
    195177578374
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner and outer sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump is noisey. Power steering operation is not affected
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mountings (both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass59,809 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    59,809 miles
    Test number
    233697104502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail59,804 miles (+1,394)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,804 miles
    Test number
    852816723550
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (axle mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass58,410 miles (+1,632)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    58,410 miles
    Test number
    199876292281
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass56,778 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,778 miles
    Test number
    592335022548
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail56,778 miles (+1,374)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,778 miles
    Test number
    394065728439
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill, (front subframe mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass55,404 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    55,404 miles
    Test number
    557939156327
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail55,397 miles (+1,367)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,397 miles
    Test number
    515436590536
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  11. Pass54,030 miles (+1,778)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    54,030 miles
    Test number
    947841559910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryInner, outer sills and floor are corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers are poor

  12. Pass52,252 miles (+280)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,252 miles
    Test number
    869755811158
    • AdvisoryCorrosion Through Out Under Body And Suspension Components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front And Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut Top Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front And Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Strut Top Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering Rack Damp

  13. Pass51,972 miles (+1,165)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,972 miles
    Test number
    580823634760
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Brake Pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryLight Corrosion Through Out Under Body Of Vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass50,807 miles (+39)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,807 miles
    Test number
    316136973540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front And Rear Bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail50,768 miles (+2,494)2 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,768 miles
    Test number
    961712143400
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Body (5.2.6)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front And Rear Bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass48,274 miles (+2,647)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,274 miles
    Test number
    639204007261
    • AdvisoryLight Corrosion Through Out Under Body Of Vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisorySteering Rack Damp

  17. Pass45,627 miles (+3,216)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,627 miles
    Test number
    208956005496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass42,411 miles (+54)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,411 miles
    Test number
    978615414133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteSteering rack damp

  19. Fail42,357 miles (+3,331)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,357 miles
    Test number
    436093414118
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteSteering rack damp

  20. Pass39,026 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,026 miles
    Test number
    199795603193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSteering rack damp

  21. Fail39,026 miles (+4,703)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,026 miles
    Test number
    656345503119
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSteering rack damp

  22. Pass34,323 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,323 miles
    Test number
    606214102134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,268 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,268 miles
    Test number
    589203601118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,331 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,331 miles
    Test number
    832856510154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,316 miles (+4,418)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,316 miles
    Test number
    244840910473
    • FailureFront Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL IS SLIGHTLY SPLIT

  26. Pass23,898 miles (+3,341)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,898 miles
    Test number
    793867809102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,557 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,557 miles
    Test number
    930030318155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail20,549 miles (+4,200)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,549 miles
    Test number
    293619008129
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  29. Pass16,349 miles (+4,325)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,349 miles
    Test number
    281291717149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass12,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    12,024 miles
    Test number
    464115406119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 MEB

Does V8 MEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 MEB is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 MEB?
The MOT on V8 MEB is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 MEB done?
V8 MEB was recorded at 62,857 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 2,506 miles a year.
Has V8 MEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 MEB has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 MEB 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 V8 MEB find?
V8 MEB passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both busses; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bush; offside outer sill is badly corroded, and 1 more.

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