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Ford KA

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

X796 OVWMOT history

X796 OVW is a green petrol Ford KA first used on 27 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 49,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2023.

X796 OVW green Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2024
Mileage
49,165 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X796 OVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X796 OVW was last recorded at 49,165 miles on 3 Apr 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,164 miles · 31 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 49,165 miles
  • 2022 – 48,866 miles
  • 2021 – 48,228 miles
  • 2020 – 47,791 miles
  • 2019 – 46,448 miles
  • 2018 – 45,113 miles
  • 2017 – 44,373 miles
  • 2016 – 43,552 miles
  • 2015 – 42,717 miles
  • 2014 – 41,990 miles
  • 2013 – 40,770 miles
  • 2012 – 39,974 miles
  • 2011 – 39,225 miles
  • 2010 – 37,811 miles
  • 2009 – 36,978 miles
  • 2008 – 36,102 miles
  • 2007 – 33,786 miles
  • 2006 – 30,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,165 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryHand brake lever requires adjustmentRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,165 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    49,165 miles
    Test number
    516148400964
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever requires adjustment
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail49,164 miles (+298)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,164 miles
    Test number
    345344458314
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever requires adjustment
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass48,866 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,866 miles
    Test number
    529119711530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail48,865 miles (+637)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,865 miles
    Test number
    288040374286
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass48,228 miles (+437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    48,228 miles
    Test number
    384618357821
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass47,791 miles (+1,343)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,791 miles
    Test number
    703596765954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,448 miles
    Test number
    922692360458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail46,448 miles (+1,335)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,448 miles
    Test number
    984589471919
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass45,113 miles (+740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,113 miles
    Test number
    618470561903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass44,373 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,373 miles
    Test number
    404821116500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,552 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,552 miles
    Test number
    374494841529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  12. Fail43,552 miles (+835)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,552 miles
    Test number
    269310578061
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  13. Pass42,717 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,717 miles
    Test number
    268262465018
    • 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)

  14. Fail42,714 miles (+724)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,714 miles
    Test number
    677097755090
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • 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)

  15. Pass41,990 miles (+1,220)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    41,990 miles
    Test number
    599270754088
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront wipers are just starting to smear

  16. Pass40,770 miles (+796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    40,770 miles
    Test number
    528012753043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass39,974 miles (+749)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    39,974 miles
    Test number
    985776742043
    • 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)
    • NoteFront exhaust flexi weak
    • NotePlay in both front top shock absorber mounts
    • NoteSlight corrosion to front discs
    • NoteStone chips to screen

  18. Pass39,225 miles (+1,414)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,225 miles
    Test number
    376658041080
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteSlight play in top shock mounts

  19. Pass37,811 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,811 miles
    Test number
    154839340016
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail37,811 miles (+833)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,811 miles
    Test number
    460689240065
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass36,978 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    36,978 miles
    Test number
    713315449003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,102 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    36,102 miles
    Test number
    193843838069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,786 miles (+3,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,786 miles
    Test number
    181748347043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass30,664 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    30,664 miles
    Test number
    342892156053
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs corrided

  25. Fail30,664 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,664 miles
    Test number
    123472256099
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about X796 OVW

Does X796 OVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X796 OVW expired on 2 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X796 OVW?
The MOT on X796 OVW expired on 2 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X796 OVW done?
X796 OVW was recorded at 49,165 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2023, an average of 1,081 miles a year.
Has X796 OVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X796 OVW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on X796 OVW 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 X796 OVW find?
X796 OVW passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2023 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi; hand brake lever requires adjustment; offside rear upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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