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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

X8 EBEMOT history

X8 EBE is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 15 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

X8 EBE red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
90,085 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 EBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 EBE was last recorded at 90,085 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,085 miles · 25 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,085 miles
  • 2025 – 87,269 miles
  • 2023 – 79,249 miles
  • 2022 – 71,407 miles
  • 2021 – 66,021 miles
  • 2020 – 60,542 miles
  • 2019 – 59,245 miles
  • 2018 – 51,996 miles
  • 2017 – 37,345 miles
  • 2016 – 23,509 miles
  • 2015 – 17,488 miles
  • 2014 – 12,335 miles
  • 2013 – 7,788 miles
  • 2012 – 5,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,085 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,085 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    90,085 miles
    Test number
    929184385227
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail90,085 miles (+2,816)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,085 miles
    Test number
    535243995641
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass87,269 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    87,269 miles
    Test number
    422892941496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail87,269 miles (+8,020)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,269 miles
    Test number
    167223740945
    • MajorFront Emissions unable to be completed Due to condition of flexi. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe excessively damaged. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,249 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,249 miles
    Test number
    902840645019
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail79,246 miles (+7,839)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,246 miles
    Test number
    509131356133
    • DangerousOffside Rear Axle fractured spring carrier (5.1.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass71,407 miles (+5,386)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,407 miles
    Test number
    455487751349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  8. Pass66,021 miles (+5,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,021 miles
    Test number
    181832005639
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass60,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,542 miles
    Test number
    192383064055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,542 miles (+1,297)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,542 miles
    Test number
    118796052564
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass59,245 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,245 miles
    Test number
    697122328754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail59,245 miles (+7,249)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,245 miles
    Test number
    956770496274
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass51,996 miles (+14,651)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,996 miles
    Test number
    988420105539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,345 miles (+13,836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,345 miles
    Test number
    373005941945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust slightly deteriorated.

  15. Pass23,509 miles (+584)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    23,509 miles
    Test number
    800929774015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    22,925 miles
    Test number
    305089866812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,925 miles (+5,437)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,925 miles
    Test number
    620702523803
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass17,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    17,488 miles
    Test number
    744768915995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail17,488 miles (+5,153)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,488 miles
    Test number
    663044465266
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass12,335 miles (+4,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    12,335 miles
    Test number
    397321754263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass7,788 miles (+1,998)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    7,788 miles
    Test number
    197065243294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass5,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    5,790 miles
    Test number
    617405352294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 EBE

Does X8 EBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 EBE is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 EBE?
The MOT on X8 EBE is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 EBE done?
X8 EBE was recorded at 90,085 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 6,263 miles a year.
Has X8 EBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 EBE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 EBE 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 X8 EBE find?
X8 EBE passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front coil spring corroded both; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge, and 1 more.

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