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Ford KA

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

Y229 JTAMOT history

Y229 JTA is a green petrol Ford KA first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.

Y229 JTA green Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2025
Mileage
90,515 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 JTA
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y229 JTA was last recorded at 90,515 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 6,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,345 miles · 30 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6,170 miles
Average per year
4,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,515 miles
  • 2024 – 84,345 miles
  • 2023 – 77,263 miles
  • 2021 – 51,144 miles
  • 2020 – 41,626 miles
  • 2019 – 28,789 miles
  • 2018 – 28,273 miles
  • 2017 – 27,695 miles
  • 2016 – 26,809 miles
  • 2015 – 25,877 miles
  • 2014 – 24,932 miles
  • 2013 – 23,775 miles
  • 2012 – 22,743 miles
  • 2011 – 21,501 miles
  • 2010 – 20,210 miles
  • 2009 – 18,734 miles
  • 2008 – 17,394 miles
  • 2007 – 16,125 miles
  • 2006 – 14,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail90,515 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s/r chassis (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail90,515 miles (+6,170)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,515 miles
    Test number
    126086178481
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s/r chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass84,345 miles (+7,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    84,345 miles
    Test number
    646375684645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass77,263 miles (+26,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,263 miles
    Test number
    179533146485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass51,144 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,144 miles
    Test number
    697075062462
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail51,143 miles (+9,517)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,143 miles
    Test number
    201946627018
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass41,626 miles (+12,837)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    41,626 miles
    Test number
    530281981335
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  7. Pass28,789 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    28,789 miles
    Test number
    202124776236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,273 miles (+578)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    28,273 miles
    Test number
    109889436989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyres are perishing , off /side front/ nr/ side rear / off/side rear/
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass27,695 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    27,695 miles
    Test number
    956750019538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

  10. Fail27,695 miles (+886)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,695 miles
    Test number
    737804280586
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

  11. Pass26,809 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    26,809 miles
    Test number
    164550364611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail26,809 miles (+932)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,809 miles
    Test number
    303792022224
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass25,877 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    25,877 miles
    Test number
    747270155068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
    • NoteAll front suspension arm bushes deterioated

  14. Fail25,877 miles (+945)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,877 miles
    Test number
    755570955066
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
    • NoteAll front suspension arm bushes deterioated

  15. Fail24,932 miles2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,932 miles
    Test number
    617522154056
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass24,932 miles (+1,157)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    24,932 miles
    Test number
    836292454069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass23,775 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    23,775 miles
    Test number
    337163353059
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
    • NoteAll four top suspension mounts have play lift at top
    • NoteFront & rear reg no plates soiled

  18. Fail23,775 miles (+1,032)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,775 miles
    Test number
    986432053000
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteAll four top suspension mounts have play lift at top
    • NoteFront & rear reg no plates soiled

  19. Fail22,743 miles1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,743 miles
    Test number
    767421052077
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBrake servo flexing
    • NoteSlight play / lift in n/s/front + o/s n/s rear suspension top mounts

  20. Pass22,743 miles (+1,242)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    22,743 miles
    Test number
    769181052034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBrake servo flexing
    • NoteSlight play / lift in n/s/front + o/s n/s rear suspension top mounts

  21. Pass21,501 miles (+1,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    21,501 miles
    Test number
    906302951030
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

  22. Pass20,210 miles (+1,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    20,210 miles
    Test number
    124933250001
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass18,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    18,734 miles
    Test number
    242288449090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail18,734 miles (+1,340)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,734 miles
    Test number
    191588749439
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass17,394 miles (+1,269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    17,394 miles
    Test number
    653506358018
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Pass16,125 miles (+1,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,125 miles
    Test number
    883517957016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass14,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    14,482 miles
    Test number
    600129246019
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Questions about Y229 JTA

Does Y229 JTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y229 JTA expired on 29 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y229 JTA?
The MOT on Y229 JTA expired on 29 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y229 JTA done?
Y229 JTA was recorded at 90,515 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 4,017 miles a year.
Has Y229 JTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 JTA has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y229 JTA 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 Y229 JTA find?
Y229 JTA failed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 3 advisories: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 9 more.

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