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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

Y227 RTFMOT history

Y227 RTF is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 29 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 54,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2021.

Y227 RTF red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2022
Mileage
54,507 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2021
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y227 RTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y227 RTF was last recorded at 54,507 miles on 1 Dec 2021, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,490 miles · 23 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
1,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 54,507 miles
  • 2020 – 54,384 miles
  • 2019 – 54,157 miles
  • 2018 – 53,784 miles
  • 2017 – 53,201 miles
  • 2016 – 52,673 miles
  • 2015 – 51,587 miles
  • 2014 – 50,447 miles
  • 2013 – 48,902 miles
  • 2012 – 46,787 miles
  • 2011 – 45,557 miles
  • 2010 – 44,486 miles
  • 2009 – 42,240 miles
  • 2008 – 40,212 miles
  • 2007 – 37,429 miles
  • 2006 – 35,399 miles
  • 2005 – 33,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,507 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Various areas and components corroded underside

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear registration plate cracked

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,507 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    54,507 miles
    Test number
    946761041404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail54,490 miles (+106)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,490 miles
    Test number
    911641957399
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass54,384 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,384 miles
    Test number
    774664455615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail54,369 miles (+212)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,369 miles
    Test number
    414676528764
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass54,157 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,157 miles
    Test number
    376148873261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion to bottom of offside from wing panel
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail54,157 miles (+373)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,157 miles
    Test number
    328942659895
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass53,784 miles (+19)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    53,784 miles
    Test number
    331265384894
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryVarious areas and components corroded underside

  8. Fail53,765 miles (+564)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,765 miles
    Test number
    414252717355
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryVarious areas and components corroded underside

  9. Pass53,201 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    53,201 miles
    Test number
    426614995189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate cracked
    • AdvisoryVarious areas and components corroded underside

  10. Fail53,201 miles (+528)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,201 miles
    Test number
    232829766090
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate cracked
    • AdvisoryVarious areas and components corroded underside

  11. Pass52,673 miles (+39)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    52,673 miles
    Test number
    684243630910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate cracked
    • AdvisoryPas pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious areas and components corroded

  12. Fail52,634 miles (+1,047)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,634 miles
    Test number
    863192239083
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate cracked
    • AdvisoryPas pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious areas and components corroded

  13. Pass51,587 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,587 miles
    Test number
    993003960726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,534 miles (+1,087)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,534 miles
    Test number
    255614181973
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass50,447 miles (+1,545)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    50,447 miles
    Test number
    496074224398
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front subframe mounting point starting to corrode
    • NoteOffside front subframe mounting point starting to corrode
    • NotePas pipes nearside front inner wing/gearbox area are corroded

  16. Pass48,902 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    48,902 miles
    Test number
    795814423302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Fail48,866 miles (+2,079)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,866 miles
    Test number
    175818713319
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOffside outter sill corroded

  18. Pass46,787 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,787 miles
    Test number
    907697312387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,557 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    45,557 miles
    Test number
    169983331335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,486 miles (+2,246)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,486 miles
    Test number
    430615330379
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteCorrosion to rear inner and outer sills
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteRear no plate cracked

  21. Pass42,240 miles (+2,028)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,240 miles
    Test number
    303528129306
    • NoteRear no plate cracked
    • NoteSlight wear o/s and n/s/r axle bushes

  22. Pass40,212 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    40,212 miles
    Test number
    431955828467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,206 miles (+2,777)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,206 miles
    Test number
    820413828323
    • DangerousFront Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass37,429 miles (+2,030)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    37,429 miles
    Test number
    524928437381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,399 miles (+2,322)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    35,399 miles
    Test number
    890032836377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    33,077 miles
    Test number
    130665125339
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  27. Pass3,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    3,307 miles
    Test number
    732635625368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail33,077 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,077 miles
    Test number
    992095325323
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Questions about Y227 RTF

Does Y227 RTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y227 RTF expired on 16 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y227 RTF?
The MOT on Y227 RTF expired on 16 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y227 RTF done?
Y227 RTF was recorded at 54,507 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2021, an average of 1,337 miles a year.
Has Y227 RTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y227 RTF has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y227 RTF 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 Y227 RTF find?
Y227 RTF passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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