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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,299 cc

VX08 VPMMOT history

VX08 VPM is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 57,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2023
Mileage
57,124 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

VX08 VPM was last recorded at 57,124 miles on 15 Dec 2023, 2,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,638 miles · 9 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2,486 miles
Average per year
2,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail57,124 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Play in both front strut top mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear fog lamp switch inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside inner sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail57,124 miles (+2,486)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,124 miles
    Test number
    464100743432
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass54,638 miles (+4,749)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    54,638 miles
    Test number
    392200642994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,889 miles (+857)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    49,889 miles
    Test number
    745648147817
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front upper strut top mounts

  4. Pass49,032 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    49,032 miles
    Test number
    348418641520
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front strut top mounts

  5. Fail49,032 miles (+1,140)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,032 miles
    Test number
    789142770285
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to centre floor to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front strut top mounts

  6. Pass47,892 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,892 miles
    Test number
    254813610130
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front strut top mount

  7. Fail47,892 miles (+2,489)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,892 miles
    Test number
    206748539365
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front strut top mount

  8. Pass45,403 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    45,403 miles
    Test number
    659236539552
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill corroded

  9. Fail45,403 miles (+1,793)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,403 miles
    Test number
    951335569408
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill corroded

  10. Pass43,610 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    43,610 miles
    Test number
    495795660144
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail43,610 miles (+153)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,610 miles
    Test number
    200792807287
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass43,457 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,457 miles
    Test number
    678394011137
    • AdvisoryFront Lower arm rear bushes begining to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch-sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  13. Fail43,453 miles (+1,897)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,453 miles
    Test number
    631380601567
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill-floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill-floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower arm rear bushes begining to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch-sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread nearing wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass41,556 miles (+3,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,556 miles
    Test number
    492978300169
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s outer sill, front floor to sills, rear underside sills and o/s/f chassis
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre close to wear bars

  15. Pass37,744 miles (+4,302)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,744 miles
    Test number
    249409345042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to front floor to sills

  16. Pass33,442 miles (+3,873)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,442 miles
    Test number
    918848544085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,569 miles (+3,625)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,569 miles
    Test number
    999246863037
    • NoteFluid seapage clutch master cylinder return pipe
    • NoteN/s/f lower arm rear bush begining to lift out of arm
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread nearing test limit
    • NoteWipers streak windscreen

  18. Pass25,944 miles (+4,007)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,944 miles
    Test number
    986880592010
    • NoteN/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush seperating

  19. Pass21,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    21,937 miles
    Test number
    316101101187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VX08 VPM

When is the MOT due on VX08 VPM?
The MOT on VX08 VPM expired on 18 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VX08 VPM done?
VX08 VPM was recorded at 57,124 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2023, an average of 2,775 miles a year.
Has VX08 VPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VX08 VPM has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on VX08 VPM 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 VX08 VPM find?
VX08 VPM failed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 3 advisories: offside front tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm; offside front inner subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside front outer subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 7 more.

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