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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,299 cc

X42 DTAMOT history

X42 DTA is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 1 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 24,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2021.

X42 DTA blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2022
Mileage
24,768 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2021
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X42 DTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

X42 DTA was last recorded at 24,768 miles on 27 Oct 2021, 4,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,724 miles · 30 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
4,044 miles
Average per year
1,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 24,768 miles
  • 2020 – 20,724 miles
  • 2019 – 19,797 miles
  • 2018 – 19,144 miles
  • 2017 – 17,623 miles
  • 2016 – 17,070 miles
  • 2013 – 13,835 miles
  • 2012 – 12,418 miles
  • 2011 – 11,964 miles
  • 2010 – 11,123 miles
  • 2009 – 9,902 miles
  • 2008 – 8,562 miles
  • 2007 – 7,794 miles
  • 2006 – 6,749 miles
  • 2005 – 5,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,768 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear tyre showing signs of age

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,768 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    24,768 miles
    Test number
    725455121886
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail24,768 miles (+4,044)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,768 miles
    Test number
    182673672639
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass20,724 miles (+927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    20,724 miles
    Test number
    245358107582
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass19,797 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    19,797 miles
    Test number
    831851313685
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail19,797 miles (+653)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,797 miles
    Test number
    453807676604
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass19,144 miles (+1,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    19,144 miles
    Test number
    736196607081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass17,623 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    17,623 miles
    Test number
    852525285462
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre showing signs of age

  8. Fail17,623 miles (+553)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,623 miles
    Test number
    673469806560
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre showing signs of age

  9. Pass17,070 miles (+3,235)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    17,070 miles
    Test number
    128974508284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass13,835 miles (+1,417)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    13,835 miles
    Test number
    288181543383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass12,418 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    12,418 miles
    Test number
    319072522339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,964 miles (+841)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    11,964 miles
    Test number
    857329111393
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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)

  13. Pass11,123 miles (+1,221)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    11,123 miles
    Test number
    410788600305
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass9,902 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    9,902 miles
    Test number
    640239409388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail8,562 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,562 miles
    Test number
    134541518321
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  16. Pass8,562 miles (+768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    8,562 miles
    Test number
    822321718332
    • 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)

  17. Pass7,794 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    7,794 miles
    Test number
    420241317426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass6,749 miles (+972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    6,749 miles
    Test number
    321106006382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass5,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    5,777 miles
    Test number
    924612215332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X42 DTA

Does X42 DTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X42 DTA expired on 6 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X42 DTA?
The MOT on X42 DTA expired on 6 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X42 DTA done?
X42 DTA was recorded at 24,768 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2021, an average of 1,189 miles a year.
Has X42 DTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X42 DTA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on X42 DTA 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 X42 DTA find?
X42 DTA passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2021 with 6 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 discs; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 3 more.

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