
Ford KA
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc
X778 OVWMOT history
X778 OVW is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 22 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 54,524 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 54,524 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,454 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X778 OVW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- KA
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 22 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
X778 OVW was last recorded at 54,524 miles on 12 Jan 2022, 877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Jan 2007: 12,786 miles, lower than 15,320 miles on 20 Jan 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 53,647 miles · 8 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 877 miles
- Average per year
- 2,454 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 54,524 miles
- 2021 – 53,647 miles
- 2020 – 51,631 miles
- 2019 – 47,363 miles
- 2018 – 42,719 miles
- 2017 – 37,854 miles
- 2016 – 33,098 miles
- 2015 – 28,761 miles
- 2014 – 26,531 miles
- 2013 – 25,822 miles
- 2012 – 25,025 miles
- 2011 – 23,834 miles
- 2010 – 22,528 miles
- 2009 – 21,104 miles
- 2008 – 19,807 miles
- 2007 – 12,786 miles
- 2006 – 15,320 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryInner sills corroding
- AdvisoryOuter sills corroding
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion appearing
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
24 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass54,524 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 54,524 miles
- Test number
- 489579776598
- AdvisoryInner sills corroding
- AdvisoryOuter sills corroding
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion appearing
Fail54,524 miles (+877)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,524 miles
- Test number
- 503111482625
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryInner sills corroding
- AdvisoryOuter sills corroding
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion appearing
Pass53,647 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 53,647 miles
- Test number
- 748492738666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,647 miles (+2,016)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,647 miles
- Test number
- 899382168501
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass51,631 miles (+4,268)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 51,631 miles
- Test number
- 419944294927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,363 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 47,363 miles
- Test number
- 440401680407
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail47,363 miles (+4,644)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,363 miles
- Test number
- 143803005819
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass42,719 miles (+21)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 42,719 miles
- Test number
- 106027214593
- 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)
Fail42,698 miles (+4,844)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,698 miles
- Test number
- 304324137809
- FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass37,854 miles (+4,756)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 37,854 miles
- Test number
- 540251147405
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape on inner edge
Pass33,098 miles (+4,337)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 33,098 miles
- Test number
- 833757982442
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass28,761 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 28,761 miles
- Test number
- 178461725414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,761 miles (+2,230)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,761 miles
- Test number
- 355071525083
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass26,531 miles (+4)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 26,531 miles
- Test number
- 137131224088
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteCorrosion in offside door shut
- NoteOil leak
Fail26,527 miles (+705)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,527 miles
- Test number
- 125210824027
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteCorrosion in offside door shut
- NoteOil leak
Pass25,822 miles (+797)5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 25,822 miles
- Test number
- 908614523075
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteBoth rear axle bushes are split/perished
- NoteOffside door shut is corroded
- NoteOffside outer sill corroded
Pass25,025 miles (+1,191)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 25,025 miles
- Test number
- 145020322481
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass23,834 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 23,834 miles
- Test number
- 125581821496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,834 miles (+1,306)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,834 miles
- Test number
- 986051021022
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass22,528 miles (+1,424)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 22,528 miles
- Test number
- 473481820052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,104 miles (+1,297)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 21,104 miles
- Test number
- 770151229057
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront wipers starting to smear
Pass19,807 miles (+7,021)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 19,807 miles
- Test number
- 192021228454
- NoteFront Wipers Streaky\Juddering
Pass12,786 miles (-2,534)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 12,786 miles
- Test number
- 121498717035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,320 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 15,320 miles
- Test number
- 132440126023
- NoteN/s/f tyre small cut in outer wall
Questions about X778 OVW
- Does X778 OVW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X778 OVW expired on 23 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X778 OVW?
- The MOT on X778 OVW expired on 23 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X778 OVW done?
- X778 OVW was recorded at 54,524 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2022, an average of 2,454 miles a year.
- Has X778 OVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X778 OVW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on X778 OVW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X778 OVW find?
- X778 OVW passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: inner sills corroding; outer sills corroding; underbody corrosion appearing.
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