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Ford KA

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

X445 CEXMOT history

X445 CEX is a yellow petrol Ford KA first used on 28 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 3,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

X445 CEX yellow Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2024
Mileage
3,192 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
X445 CEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

X445 CEX was last recorded at 3,192 miles on 17 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Oct 2025: 3,192 miles, lower than 94,696 miles on 28 Nov 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,696 miles · 28 Nov 2023

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 3,192 miles
  • 2023 – 94,696 miles
  • 2022 – 83,305 miles
  • 2021 – 72,620 miles
  • 2020 – 66,255 miles
  • 2019 – 59,462 miles
  • 2018 – 47,021 miles
  • 2017 – 44,970 miles
  • 2016 – 39,956 miles
  • 2015 – 34,381 miles
  • 2014 – 32,060 miles
  • 2013 – 30,216 miles
  • 2012 – 29,683 miles
  • 2010 – 29,602 miles
  • 2009 – 29,483 miles
  • 2008 – 29,369 miles
  • 2007 – 29,187 miles
  • 2006 – 28,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail3,192 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working Both front (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Coolant bottle empty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail3,192 miles (-91,504)10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,192 miles
    Test number
    498051503360
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working Both front (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
  2. Pass94,696 miles (+11,391)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    94,696 miles
    Test number
    227044984820
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edge of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside front wish bone bush starting to displace
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills starting to corrode
  3. Pass83,305 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    83,305 miles
    Test number
    800573637175
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle empty
  4. Fail83,305 miles (+10,685)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,305 miles
    Test number
    860734879307
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle empty
  5. Pass72,620 miles (+96)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    72,620 miles
    Test number
    383065460166
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail72,524 miles (+6,269)4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,524 miles
    Test number
    277721066297
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass66,255 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,255 miles
    Test number
    887419486410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted edge of lip missing (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flash with indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
  8. Fail66,252 miles (+6,790)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,252 miles
    Test number
    430318768176
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted edge of lip missing (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flash with indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
  9. Pass59,462 miles (+4,278)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,462 miles
    Test number
    242685959738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,184 miles (+8,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    55,184 miles
    Test number
    504441997140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass47,021 miles (+2,051)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,021 miles
    Test number
    673072209268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,970 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    44,970 miles
    Test number
    902819964727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail44,964 miles (+5,008)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,964 miles
    Test number
    660948549045
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass39,956 miles (+5,575)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,956 miles
    Test number
    263571413013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,381 miles (+2,321)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,381 miles
    Test number
    609570175042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,060 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,060 miles
    Test number
    559485664068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,216 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,216 miles
    Test number
    557844573037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,683 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,683 miles
    Test number
    239279662079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,602 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,602 miles
    Test number
    673859980074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,483 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,483 miles
    Test number
    750533269002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,369 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,369 miles
    Test number
    100709558029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,187 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    29,187 miles
    Test number
    702493757097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,955 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    28,955 miles
    Test number
    433075756051
    • NoteRear tyres getting low n/s 2mm o/s 2-3mm

Questions about X445 CEX

Does X445 CEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X445 CEX expired on 4 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X445 CEX?
The MOT on X445 CEX expired on 4 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X445 CEX done?
X445 CEX was recorded at 3,192 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025.
Has X445 CEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X445 CEX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X445 CEX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Oct 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X445 CEX find?
X445 CEX failed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 10 major defects and 7 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch, and 14 more.

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