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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

Y228 WOFMOT history

Y228 WOF is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 44,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

Y228 WOF red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2025
Mileage
44,562 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 WOF
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
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y228 WOF was last recorded at 44,562 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 7,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,010 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,552 miles
Average per year
1,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,562 miles
  • 2024 – 37,010 miles
  • 2023 – 30,865 miles
  • 2022 – 30,770 miles
  • 2021 – 30,620 miles
  • 2020 – 30,262 miles
  • 2019 – 29,553 miles
  • 2018 – 28,928 miles
  • 2017 – 28,481 miles
  • 2016 – 27,663 miles
  • 2015 – 26,504 miles
  • 2014 – 25,131 miles
  • 2013 – 23,985 miles
  • 2012 – 22,826 miles
  • 2011 – 20,100 miles
  • 2010 – 19,652 miles
  • 2009 – 18,707 miles
  • 2008 – 18,092 miles
  • 2007 – 17,484 miles
  • 2006 – 16,806 miles
  • 2005 – 15,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail44,562 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody Corrosion
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail44,562 miles (+7,552)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,562 miles
    Test number
    521597403158
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody Corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass37,010 miles (+6,145)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    37,010 miles
    Test number
    344298485528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass30,865 miles (+95)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    30,865 miles
    Test number
    893303748210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass30,770 miles (+150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    30,770 miles
    Test number
    325604338259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill end corroding

  5. Pass30,620 miles (+358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    30,620 miles
    Test number
    944991123123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass30,262 miles (+709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    30,262 miles
    Test number
    567940541191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass29,553 miles (+625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,553 miles
    Test number
    257738340944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass28,928 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    28,928 miles
    Test number
    379643164616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,481 miles (+818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    28,481 miles
    Test number
    611632275236
    • 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)

  10. Pass27,663 miles (+1,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    27,663 miles
    Test number
    559864223130
    • 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)

  11. Pass26,504 miles (+1,373)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    26,504 miles
    Test number
    529813235107
    • NoteMovement in front suspension strutt top mountings
    • NoteO/s outer sill slightly corroded in places
    • NoteSlight play in front anti rollbar inner bushes

  12. Pass25,131 miles (+1,146)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,131 miles
    Test number
    687389124143
    • NoteFront antiroll bar inner bushes slightly worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 1-3mm
    • NoteSlight movement in strutt top mountings

  13. Pass23,985 miles (+1,159)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,985 miles
    Test number
    807631223147
    • NoteAll 4 suspension strutt top mountings have movement in them
    • NoteFront antiroll bar inner bushes slightly worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge 1.6-3mm

  14. Pass22,826 miles (+2,726)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,826 miles
    Test number
    708255612121
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteMovement on nearside also offside front upper shock absorber mountings
    • NoteSlight wear on nearside also offside front inner anti roll bar inner bushes

  15. Pass20,100 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,100 miles
    Test number
    816434521118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,652 miles (+945)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,652 miles
    Test number
    211237330147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,707 miles (+615)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,707 miles
    Test number
    383494319136
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  18. Pass18,092 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    18,092 miles
    Test number
    121427628153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,484 miles (+678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    17,484 miles
    Test number
    873213727138
    • 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)

  20. Pass16,806 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2007
    Odometer
    16,806 miles
    Test number
    862188826197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2006
    Odometer
    15,947 miles
    Test number
    704034035152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y228 WOF

Does Y228 WOF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y228 WOF expired on 29 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y228 WOF?
The MOT on Y228 WOF expired on 29 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y228 WOF done?
Y228 WOF was recorded at 44,562 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 1,394 miles a year.
Has Y228 WOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 WOF has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y228 WOF 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 Y228 WOF find?
Y228 WOF failed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 7 major defects and 8 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; headlamp aim unable to be tested; nearside front shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush, and 12 more.

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