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Ford KA

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,299 cc

W256 WHKMOT history

W256 WHK is a green petrol Ford KA first used on 28 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 58,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

W256 WHK green 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
58,924 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W256 WHK
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
28 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W256 WHK was last recorded at 58,924 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,719 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
205 miles
Average per year
2,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,924 miles
  • 2025 – 58,719 miles
  • 2024 – 58,418 miles
  • 2023 – 58,010 miles
  • 2022 – 57,464 miles
  • 2021 – 55,665 miles
  • 2020 – 54,602 miles
  • 2019 – 52,270 miles
  • 2018 – 48,875 miles
  • 2017 – 43,537 miles
  • 2016 – 40,536 miles
  • 2011 – 39,701 miles
  • 2010 – 33,147 miles
  • 2009 – 25,624 miles
  • 2008 – 14,832 miles
  • 2007 – 11,782 miles
  • 2006 – 10,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,924 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • 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))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ect (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryVarious places corroding

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.

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Slight corrosion to various places

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axel bushes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,924 miles (+205)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    58,924 miles
    Test number
    899719405275
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ect (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVarious places corroding

  2. Pass58,719 miles (+301)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    58,719 miles
    Test number
    811179051227
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass58,418 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    58,418 miles
    Test number
    204760418998
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  4. Fail58,418 miles (+408)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,418 miles
    Test number
    260584629064
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  5. Pass58,010 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    58,010 miles
    Test number
    293749099693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail58,010 miles (+546)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,010 miles
    Test number
    766327054819
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass57,464 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    57,464 miles
    Test number
    871557857489
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious places starting to corrode

  8. Fail57,462 miles (+1,797)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,462 miles
    Test number
    136421101834
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and fouling on body ect (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious places starting to corrode

  9. Pass55,665 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    55,665 miles
    Test number
    809235380138
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and fouling body (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to various places

  10. Fail55,665 miles (+1,063)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,665 miles
    Test number
    525568090257
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and fouling body (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to various places

  11. Pass54,602 miles (+2,332)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    54,602 miles
    Test number
    591168363992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to various places

  12. Pass52,270 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,270 miles
    Test number
    832891206908
    • AdvisoryNearside Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Fail52,267 miles (+3,392)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,267 miles
    Test number
    402814311879
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both advise attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass48,875 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,875 miles
    Test number
    675341079750
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail48,875 miles (+5,338)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,875 miles
    Test number
    499725266556
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass43,537 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    43,537 miles
    Test number
    834478298766
    • AdvisoryRear axel bushes starting to deteriorate and have slight movement

  17. Fail43,536 miles (+3,000)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,536 miles
    Test number
    547374878685
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear axel bushes starting to deteriorate and have slight movement

  18. Pass40,536 miles (+835)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,536 miles
    Test number
    414582666556
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes slightly binding
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both rear (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass39,701 miles (+6,554)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,701 miles
    Test number
    259504221464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,147 miles (+7,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,147 miles
    Test number
    234734780031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass25,624 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,624 miles
    Test number
    101032499498
    • 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)

  22. Fail25,624 miles (+10,792)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,624 miles
    Test number
    940440399015
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  23. Pass14,832 miles (+3,050)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    14,832 miles
    Test number
    983776668091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,782 miles (+1,603)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    11,782 miles
    Test number
    343945987013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    10,179 miles
    Test number
    213716486022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W256 WHK

Does W256 WHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W256 WHK is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on W256 WHK?
The MOT on W256 WHK 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 W256 WHK done?
W256 WHK was recorded at 58,924 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 2,405 miles a year.
Has W256 WHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W256 WHK has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on W256 WHK 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 W256 WHK find?
W256 WHK passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both front; windscreen wiper blade defective both; central seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/door pillar, and 9 more.

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